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BV62 EAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,766 mi
Last recorded100,766 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 100,766 miles

* Covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 89,107 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe testable some items

Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,881 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 80,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 72,253 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,198 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,648 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2018 39,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,422 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,585 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 EAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 BV62 EAM, 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 BV62 EAM registered?

BV62 EAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is BV62 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 EAM 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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