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EA62 GVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 GVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 95,158 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,002 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 84,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bouth side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bouth side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape innr edge

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replace. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,777 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 GVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

EA62 GVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EA62 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 GVV 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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