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EA62 VXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 VXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,810 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,208 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 79,201 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bump stops worn and dust covers dropped down shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 77,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bump stops worn and dust covers dropped down shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,101 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 75,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,504 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,597 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 43,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,656 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 VXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

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

Is EA62 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 VXC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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