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EK62 URH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,497 mi
Last recorded82,497 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 82,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,975 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2022 61,760 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 48,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,282 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,439 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 39,439 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,809 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,857 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 URH 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 URH, 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 URH registered?

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

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