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BD62 MLU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 MLU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,561 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2023 66,178 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,083 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2021 54,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 47,001 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 47,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,827 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 25,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,012 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,376 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 MLU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BD62 MLU, 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 BD62 MLU registered?

BD62 MLU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 MLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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