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EJ62 MPU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 MPU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 128,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,940 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 117,912 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2024 117,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2023 111,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front signs of damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear differential area wet

Fail 9 Aug 2023 111,487 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front signs of damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear differential area wet

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 97,952 miles

both front shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated and split

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover deteriorated and not sitting in its desired position

Fail 26 Jul 2021 97,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated and split

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover deteriorated and not sitting in its desired position

Pass 20 Jul 2020 93,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 90,008 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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))

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

differ oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2020 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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))

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

differ oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,541 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 68,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,187 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 37,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

EJ62 MPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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