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ML62 OMY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,636 mi
Last recorded91,636 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,636 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,697 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 72,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 72,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 27 May 2021 49,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,918 miles

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2020 44,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level very low / advise investigation

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 26,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,970 miles

brakes linings to be inspected

front tyres showing uneven wear

wheel tracking to be checked

Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,234 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 OMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

ML62 OMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is ML62 OMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 OMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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