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SP62 EEJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 EEJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 128,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inbetween the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inbetween the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2025 121,622 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inbetween the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 112,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both between the rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2023 104,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear in between the flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 104,721 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear in between the flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 95,998 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 95,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,731 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2021 86,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,997 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 81,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,548 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 44,457 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 21,237 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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SP62 EEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP62 EEJ, 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 SP62 EEJ registered?

SP62 EEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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