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EA62 KZW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,059 mi
Last recorded119,059 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 KZW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 119,059 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 16 Oct 2024 117,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,243 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,088 miles

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

Front Under Guards fitted

Pass 18 May 2020 81,328 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2017 68,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,233 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

EA62 KZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is EA62 KZW safe to buy?

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