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EA62 LOH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,635 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 86,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 66,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,192 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 57,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poss blocked filter in pump (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,086 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 42,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorating in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorating in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorating in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 24,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorating in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorating in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorating in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,156 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,075 miles

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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 LOH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LOH, 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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EA62 LOH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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