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EK62 NCV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,661 mi
Last recorded78,661 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 NCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 78,661 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 78,646 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level on minimum

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 71,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,143 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 62,142 miles

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,144 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,404 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge multi tread depth tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,212 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 21,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,223 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 14,117 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EK62 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

EK62 NCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EK62 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 NCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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