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ML62 NKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,088 mi
Last recorded64,088 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 NKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front driving light is not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,648 miles

Coolant leak ()

intake hose broken

offside front tyre wearing very badly on outer edge(bald)

Fail 30 Oct 2019 45,648 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.27mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31mm (5.2.3 (e))

all tyre pressures low

coolant below minimum

intake hose broken

offside front tyre wearing very badly on outer edge(bald)

Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,484 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 28,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,824 miles

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 NKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA registered?

ML62 NKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is ML62 NKA safe to buy?

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