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EJ62 JVL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,692 mi
Last recorded68,692 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 JVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 68,692 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 14,923 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 JVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ62 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

EJ62 JVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is EJ62 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 JVL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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