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EY62 OBA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,882 mi
Last recorded140,882 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 OBA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 140,882 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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 123,792 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 100,734 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 100,710 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,021 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,638 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,161 miles

2 x rear tyres worn close to legal limit + deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2018 72,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 67,514 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,415 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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EY62 OBA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EY62 OBA, 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 EY62 OBA registered?

EY62 OBA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 November 2012.

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