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EK62 UNR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,507 mi
Last recorded156,507 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 UNR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 156,507 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 156,507 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s + n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 149,317 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate lamps are dull

Rear registration plate damaged

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 149,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate lamps are dull

Rear registration plate damaged

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 149,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside DRL NOT WORKING

both number plates cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2024 140,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 132,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,859 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 114,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 104,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside inner tie rod has slight movement.

engine covers and undertrays.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,209 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO OBTAIN RESULTS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,376 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 UNR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNR, 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 EK62 UNR registered?

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

Is EK62 UNR safe to buy?

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