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EX62 GWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,552 mi
Last recorded87,552 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 GWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,552 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 87,552 miles

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,443 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 21 Oct 2024 81,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 12 Oct 2023 75,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,232 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect adult seat belt

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,506 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect adult seat belt

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/35/18/92Y PIRELLI (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 41,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,691 miles

Very slight play on offside front suspension.

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 GWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GWN, 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 EX62 GWN registered?

EX62 GWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is EX62 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 GWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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