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ML62 LDN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,002 mi
Last recorded82,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 82,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,355 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,874 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 65,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 43,332 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 30,374 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 30,374 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 20,848 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LDN, 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

How do I check the history of ML62 LDN?

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What year was ML62 LDN registered?

ML62 LDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is ML62 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 LDN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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