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EO62 CUC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,120 mi
Last recorded119,120 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 CUC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 119,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 111,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,008 miles

Central Lower Minor oil leak from transmission.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 76,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 69,180 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 69,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 61,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,271 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 45,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 9,686 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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EO62 CUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO62 CUC, 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 EO62 CUC registered?

EO62 CUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is EO62 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO62 CUC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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