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EK62 VWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,778 mi
Last recorded135,778 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 135,778 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 125,034 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 125,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,503 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 113,503 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,537 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,590 miles

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 10 Sep 2020 95,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,756 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

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

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