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BD62 MLL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,789 mi
Last recorded52,789 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 MLL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,789 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2026 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,672 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 50,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,479 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 41,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2023 41,276 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,912 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 36,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 34,076 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,421 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 28,134 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 17,447 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 14,499 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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BD62 MLL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD62 MLL, 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 BD62 MLL registered?

BD62 MLL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is BD62 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 MLL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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