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EX62 AYN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

236,866 mi
Last recorded236,866 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 AYN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 236,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides rear under sills corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 236,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides rear under sills corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 226,598 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 215,570 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2023 215,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 203,670 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 192,288 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 192,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 180,633 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 168,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protector/bump stop broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber protector/bump stop deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 168,451 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protector/bump stop broken

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber protector/bump stop deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 156,292 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protector broken

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 143,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under trays / engine covers

Pass 9 Nov 2016 129,891 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,096 miles

Child seat fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 114,096 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Undertrays fitted.

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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EX62 AYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EX62 AYN, 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 EX62 AYN registered?

EX62 AYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is EX62 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 AYN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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