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EJ62 WVD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,261 mi
Last recorded64,261 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 WVD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 64,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 64,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,334 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,560 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 55,552 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *CRACKING* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,357 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 33,040 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 21,634 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 21,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WVD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

EJ62 WVD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is EJ62 WVD safe to buy?

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