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AO62 EJC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,703 mi
Last recorded119,703 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 EJC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 112,526 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 106,398 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 106,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,407 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,361 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,740 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,331 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 71,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front worn bald on edges thin on inner edge and tyre perished badly.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

BOTH rear tyres worn bald and thin on inner edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,247 miles

Both front tyres lightly perished in between treads.

Both front tyres wearing on edgs.

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AO62 EJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO62 EJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO62 EJC registered?

AO62 EJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AO62 EJC safe to buy?

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