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LL62 MLK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,534 mi
Last recorded174,534 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 MLK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 174,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 174,534 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 168,108 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 168,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 161,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 153,917 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2021 153,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,827 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 130,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 122,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 114,020 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop poor condition

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake wear indicator on dash

rear shock absorber bump stop poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2017 114,020 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop poor condition

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

brake wear indicator on dash

rear shock absorber bump stop poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,596 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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LL62 MLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL62 MLK, 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 LL62 MLK registered?

LL62 MLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is LL62 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 MLK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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