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EK62 JUV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,036 mi
Last recorded32,036 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 JUV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 32,036 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 29,287 miles

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

Nearside Front head light lens condensation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 29,207 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head light lens condensation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 28,708 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2024 28,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2023 26,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 25,035 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 25,035 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 23,659 miles

NOTE!!! Drivers window runner/rubber deformed and window jamming.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side front, off side rear amd nears ide rear tyres all have outer walls that are perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 22,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 22,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,416 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 20,416 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,538 miles

all tyre outer walls perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,169 miles

engine and body under guards fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,861 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 9,451 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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EK62 JUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK62 JUV, 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 EK62 JUV registered?

EK62 JUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is EK62 JUV safe to buy?

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