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EJ62 OPR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,969 mi
Last recorded73,969 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 OPR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 73,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wing mirror outer casing slightly damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,978 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,262 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,454 miles

Brake pad warning light on?

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape on outer side wall

Fail 3 Mar 2021 61,454 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad warning light on?

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape on outer side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,745 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 OPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OPR, 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 OPR registered?

EJ62 OPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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