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ML62 JWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,211 mi
Last recorded112,211 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 JWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 112,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front N/S/F Wing has a dent

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2025 111,425 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 2.5mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread on the limit of 1.6mm edges worn smooth close to cords tyre also perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 104,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 2.5mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread on the limit of 1.6mm edges worn smooth close to cords tyre also perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,906 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 99,906 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 99,586 miles

SQUEAKING FROM ENGINE

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,167 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,578 miles

Service light on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,393 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,541 miles

Front wipers smearing

front tyres cracking on outer 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 JWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

ML62 JWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is ML62 JWM safe to buy?

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