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ML62 NKP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,273 mi
Last recorded52,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 NKP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 52,273 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,229 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 50,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 44,776 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 44,776 miles

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 39,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,468 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 34,465 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 23,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,416 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,106 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 16,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 11,909 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 NKP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKP, 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 NKP registered?

ML62 NKP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is ML62 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 NKP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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