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ML62 JWO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,273 mi
Last recorded116,273 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 JWO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 116,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 100,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 92,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,624 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 67,470 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 60,145 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 60,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door Mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 53,900 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 53,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2017 51,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 51,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JWO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JWO, 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 JWO registered?

ML62 JWO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is ML62 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 JWO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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