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EF62 UHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,023 mi
Last recorded154,023 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 UHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 154,023 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 154,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 154,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 143,832 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not a child seat a microwave. ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 143,611 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not a child seat a microwave. ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 133,247 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 133,020 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm . (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,812 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,883 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 106,879 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,782 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 55,592 miles

Underside covers fitted

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

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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EF62 UHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF62 UHC, 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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What year was EF62 UHC registered?

EF62 UHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is EF62 UHC safe to buy?

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