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ML62 UNM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UNM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,761 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 96,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light mist inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 81,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 81,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 72,846 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 72,846 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre is smooth outer edge

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 61,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is smooth outer edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 45,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 30,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,507 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,991 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 UNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

ML62 UNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is ML62 UNM safe to buy?

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