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ML62 AYE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,357 mi
Last recorded105,357 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 AYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 105,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,161 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 60,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,157 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 55,504 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 50,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,037 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 42,037 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread also puctured

Fail 16 Sep 2015 27,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread also puctured

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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ML62 AYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML62 AYE, 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 ML62 AYE registered?

ML62 AYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is ML62 AYE safe to buy?

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