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EK62 UNU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,903 mi
Last recorded51,903 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 51,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 50,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,403 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,563 miles

Slight fraying to offside front seatbelt

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front seatbelt has slight fraying

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in the centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,043 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

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 UNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU?

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What year was EK62 UNU registered?

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

Is EK62 UNU safe to buy?

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