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EA62 GVO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 GVO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,019 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 78,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has fault with auto level/steer when dipped beam on and lamp switch set to auto.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2024 78,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has fault with auto level/steer when dipped beam on and lamp switch set to auto.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,294 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,329 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 36,328 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2015 14,407 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 GVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA62 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

EA62 GVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is EA62 GVO safe to buy?

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