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EX62 OEV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 OEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 93,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear diff seals damp

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,126 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs have a minor lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 65,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays/shields fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays and shields fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,627 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,996 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 46,996 miles

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

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,851 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,297 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

wiper blades smearing

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 OEV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EX62 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

EX62 OEV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is EX62 OEV safe to buy?

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