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EK62 KAX

2012 Bmw 1 Series · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model1 Series
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Bmw 1 Series Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 70,486 miles on the clock, averaging 4,744 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.

MOT & Mileage History for EK62 KAX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
70,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2016
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,744

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,131
Average per year4,744
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK62 KAX 22k34k46k58k70k '16'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,131 miles
PASS
Mileage67,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
PASS
Mileage64,178 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage62,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage60,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage57,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage55,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage49,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
PASS
Mileage39,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
PASS
Mileage29,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage21,550 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series

These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

R/2018/132

October 2013 vacuum pump recall

Timing chain issues

Ignition coil failures

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 KAX
MakeBmw
Model1 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About EK62 KAX

What car is EK62 KAX?

EK62 KAX is an grey Bmw 1 Series, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK62 KAX?

The last recorded mileage for EK62 KAX was 70,486 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK62 KAX passed its MOT?

EK62 KAX has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is EK62 KAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK62 KAX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EK62 KAX?

EK62 KAX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.