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BV62 EAJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,037 mi
Last recorded98,037 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,730 miles

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

Offside Rear reg light dim but still working

Fail 10 Apr 2024 92,724 miles

Side repeater not working NS&OS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reg light dim but still working

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,767 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,361 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,504 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,026 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,570 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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BV62 EAJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV62 EAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV62 EAJ registered?

BV62 EAJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BV62 EAJ safe to buy?

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