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EJ62 OUG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,914 mi
Last recorded150,914 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 OUG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 150,914 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both,225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread a little low

Fail 24 Jun 2019 150,914 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both,225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre tread a little low

Pass 12 Jun 2018 146,126 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 146,126 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 140,940 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 140,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 113,426 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 112,861 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 112,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OUG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OUG, 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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EJ62 OUG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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