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EK62 MHM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,805 mi
Last recorded36,805 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 MHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 36,805 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 33,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 28,758 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 22,956 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 18,945 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2021 18,945 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 16,732 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 14,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

all tyres perished

Fail 7 Nov 2019 14,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2018 12,786 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 10,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 8,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 6,256 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 MHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MHM, 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

How do I check the history of EK62 MHM?

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What year was EK62 MHM registered?

EK62 MHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is EK62 MHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 MHM 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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