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BD62 EEG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,854 mi
Last recorded175,854 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 EEG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 175,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 166,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,301 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 146,711 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,569 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,378 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 115,255 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 104,716 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,904 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 836,681 miles

Chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2015 74,755 miles

Oil leak

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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BD62 EEG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD62 EEG, 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 BD62 EEG registered?

BD62 EEG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is BD62 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 EEG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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