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ML62 GNP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,110 mi
Last recorded125,110 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 GNP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 116,900 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 116,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 109,101 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,364 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,623 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,623 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 74,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 62,833 miles

slight play o/s/f inner trod end

Pass 3 Oct 2015 53,352 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

Service due

Fail 3 Oct 2015 53,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

Service due

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 GNP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GNP, 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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ML62 GNP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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