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EJ62 PXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,403 mi
Last recorded130,403 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 130,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 130,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,380 miles

Mirror hangers blocking view in wiper sweep

Offside Front Daylight running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (wear from play in rack) 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 123,380 miles

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

Mirror hangers blocking view in wiper sweep

Offside Front Daylight running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (wear from play in rack) 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering rack has play, can feel movement in steering wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,347 miles

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

Offside inner steering rack has slight play

tyre light on

Fail 25 Jun 2021 111,347 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering rack has slight play

tyre light on

Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,713 miles

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

rear tyres have tread seperation

Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,227 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,024 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 PXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

EJ62 PXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ62 PXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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