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ML62 HNE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,252 mi
Last recorded126,252 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 HNE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 126,252 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 25 Sep 2025 124,098 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

subframe inc mountings corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 121,416 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 121,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 119,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,355 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central band 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 108,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 102,582 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,862 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 95,862 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 88,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,084 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

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 HNE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ML62 HNE, 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 HNE registered?

ML62 HNE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is ML62 HNE safe to buy?

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