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EF62 LNK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LNK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,812 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,479 miles

brake wear indicator on

Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,769 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Jan 2020 76,769 miles

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,335 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,590 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,094 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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EF62 LNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF62 LNK, 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 EF62 LNK registered?

EF62 LNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is EF62 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 LNK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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