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EA62 GHY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,323 mi
Last recorded84,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 GHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 81,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 77,489 miles

undertrays fited

Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,618 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 May 2019 42,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 26,460 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 26,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 26,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,234 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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EA62 GHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EA62 GHY, 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 EA62 GHY registered?

EA62 GHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is EA62 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 GHY 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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