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ML62 GZN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,284 mi
Last recorded110,284 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 GZN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 110,284 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,439 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

Fail 1 Apr 2025 101,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine breather pipe split

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,407 miles

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

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

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

oil smoke from split pipe in engine bay

Fail 18 Apr 2024 93,407 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil smoke from split pipe in engine bay

Pass 31 Mar 2023 83,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive EVIDENCE OF OIL CONTAMINATION TO UNDRTRAYS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 83,863 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive EVIDENCE OF OIL CONTAMINATION TO UNDRTRAYS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,399 miles

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

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

smoke emitting from under bonnet from split breather pipe

Fail 19 Apr 2022 71,396 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

smoke emitting from under bonnet from split breather pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 58,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,612 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,412 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,916 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 46,905 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,042 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

Offside Front Worn on edges

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 GZN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML62 GZN, 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 GZN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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