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EJ62 MOV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,532 mi
Last recorded117,532 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 MOV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,876 miles

Coolant is below the min

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 98,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 98,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely smooth on outer edge and secondary rubber starting to show (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 90,660 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 90,660 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,667 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 88,667 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,894 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,477 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 79,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 74,713 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 61,513 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,997 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 57,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,841 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 MOV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

EJ62 MOV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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