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ML62 LXD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,442 mi
Last recorded107,442 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 LXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 107,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges especially outer 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 107,442 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 36 kg before pressing pedal (1.2.1 (f))

OSR handbrake 104kg, NSR 232kg lock

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges especially outer 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 99,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 94,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 94,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring on drive shaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring on drive shaft (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,833 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,921 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 70,921 miles

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

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 9 Aug 2021 61,422 miles

Central Rear stop lamp cover damaged

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear stop lamp cover damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,231 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance low only just met requirements

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,526 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 9 Mar 2018 10,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,867 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking but not yet to cords 225/45/17

Fail 1 Sep 2017 9,867 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking but not yet to cords 225/45/17

Pass 2 Aug 2016 8,957 miles

both front and offside rear tyres tread cracking

centre rear brake light lens coming away

Pass 20 Aug 2015 7,599 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

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 LXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

ML62 LXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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