2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · EY62 HEU
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 57,625 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY62 HEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 57,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EY62 HEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (EY62 HEU) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EY62 HEU Mileage History
- 02/02/202444,206 mi
- 31/01/202550,631 mi+6,425 mi
- 31/01/202550,631 mi
- 26/02/202657,561 mi+6,930 mi
- 27/02/202657,625 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 6,481 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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