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EJ62 JNK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,081 mi
Last recorded110,081 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 JNK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 110,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

condensation inside nearside and offside headlight lens

Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,276 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 103,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam llb 477 fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,465 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 95,441 miles

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,949 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 92,949 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,405 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,993 miles

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,924 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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EJ62 JNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EJ62 JNK, 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 EJ62 JNK registered?

EJ62 JNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is EJ62 JNK safe to buy?

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