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EA62 GHX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 GHX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 96,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,956 miles

Coolant leak coolant tank below min ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre bottom arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 81,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak coolant tank below min ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre bottom arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil below min 2litres added on pre check

Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,282 miles

Offside Front knock to o/s

Fail 8 Feb 2023 77,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front knock to o/s

Pass 29 Jan 2022 70,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,820 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s 3-4mm approx. and slight edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,022 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 48,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,424 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,225 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EA62 GHX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EA62 GHX, 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 EA62 GHX registered?

EA62 GHX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 October 2012.

Is EA62 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 GHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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