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EK62 WGD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,353 mi
Last recorded117,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 WGD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 117,353 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 107,784 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 107,784 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,991 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres - outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,157 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 96,157 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,225 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 84,225 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,669 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 80,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,301 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,469 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 WGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

EK62 WGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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