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ML62 USB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,282 mi
Last recorded137,282 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 USB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 137,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 134,111 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 124,431 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 116,893 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 106,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,417 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,791 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,156 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 57,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,696 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,692 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 USB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

ML62 USB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is ML62 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 USB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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