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BV62 EAP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,856 mi
Last recorded130,856 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EAP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,856 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 130,856 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,531 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,794 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,054 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jan 2020 87,054 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and beginning to perish (4.1.E.1)

under body shields fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,316 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 EAP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

BV62 EAP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BV62 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 EAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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