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EO62 VWH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 VWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 51,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2025 51,166 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,831 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 44,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,194 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 40,189 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 36,602 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 36,596 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose bolt (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 29,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 26,873 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 21,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 18,625 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 18,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 15,734 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)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,867 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)

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 VWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 EO62 VWH, 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 EO62 VWH registered?

EO62 VWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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