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EJ62 MHV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,875 mi
Last recorded131,875 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 MHV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,875 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,434 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothsides (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,165 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 44,776 miles

engine oil not showing on dip stick!

Fail 14 Nov 2015 44,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine oil not showing on dip stick!

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 MHV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHV, 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 EJ62 MHV registered?

EJ62 MHV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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