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EK62 JZA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

198,575 mi
Last recorded198,575 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 JZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 198,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 191,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 185,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 173,990 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 173,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2023 173,141 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 168,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 164,199 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 159,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 150,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,389 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 JZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

EK62 JZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is EK62 JZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 JZA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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