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ML62 JVP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,495 mi
Last recorded98,495 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 JVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 94,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 90,588 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2023 87,169 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 83,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,175 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 75,035 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,637 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 28,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 JVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML62 JVP registered?

ML62 JVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is ML62 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 JVP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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