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EK62 WYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,953 mi
Last recorded119,953 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 112,392 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,997 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,986 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 not runflat pirelli cint (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 not rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 72,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 72,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 130/110 pass by 2% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,706 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 WYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK62 WYV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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