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EJ62 WLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,455 mi
Last recorded128,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 WLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 128,455 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 118,229 miles

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

Offside handbrake requires adjustment

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,229 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,824 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 83,292 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 83,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 73,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 62,895 miles

brake warning light on

under tray fitted

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 62,895 miles

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

brake warning light on

under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 45,707 miles

Offside Rear brake pad low

under tray fitted

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,955 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,701 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 21,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ62 WLZ registered?

EJ62 WLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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