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EA62 XJN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

212,846 mi
Last recorded212,846 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XJN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 212,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 202,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 190,991 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 182,579 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 173,736 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 164,478 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 164,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 155,657 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 148,511 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,825 miles

emission too clean to detact readings

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,747 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 122,747 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XJN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

EA62 XJN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is EA62 XJN safe to buy?

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