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EK62 XAU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,961 mi
Last recorded59,961 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 XAU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 59,961 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2025 59,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 58,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,954 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 54,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,404 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 52,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,602 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))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 30,444 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 30,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,084 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing damaged close to anchor point. (5.2.2a)

advise front tyres worn low on edges.

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 XAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

EK62 XAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is EK62 XAU safe to buy?

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