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EK62 WHW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 WHW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 107,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,876 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 106,871 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 104,277 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 104,277 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 89,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,904 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 62,790 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 59,892 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 59,892 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,276 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 WHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

EK62 WHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EK62 WHW safe to buy?

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