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ML62 JVU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,167 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 115,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loss (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 99,178 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,999 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 92,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 76,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer pads low

Offside Front Outer pads low

engine cover under the bonnet wont let me do fuul inspection

under trays wont let me do the full inspection underneath

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 JVU 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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

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

Is ML62 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 JVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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