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MJ62 EWK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,332 mi
Last recorded91,332 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 EWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 91,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 87,460 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 81,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 72,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 66,948 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 59,481 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 54,671 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 54,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,598 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 21,091 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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MJ62 EWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJ62 EWK, 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 MJ62 EWK registered?

MJ62 EWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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