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BT62 EOP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,413 mi
Last recorded76,413 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 EOP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres - edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 66,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres - edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 50,394 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 50,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Nov 2023 50,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 42,390 miles

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

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 rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 Nov 2022 42,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre on legal limit

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

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,315 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 29,741 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,243 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 20,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 13,945 miles

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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BT62 EOP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT62 EOP, 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 BT62 EOP registered?

BT62 EOP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is BT62 EOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 EOP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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