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EF62 UEK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,228 mi
Last recorded145,228 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 UEK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 145,228 miles

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 28 Jan 2020 145,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front slight imbalance on front brake 22%

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 May 2019 135,651 miles

engine undertrays and under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 May 2019 135,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine undertrays and under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 May 2018 126,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,333 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,692 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 74,692 miles

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

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 UEK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF62 UEK, 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 UEK registered?

EF62 UEK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is EF62 UEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 UEK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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