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EK62 UOM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 146,868 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 126,886 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,386 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 118,386 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 113,248 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 113,248 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,279 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,776 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,197 miles

Offside Front brake pads are over half worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,991 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 UOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

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