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ML62 USU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,765 mi
Last recorded90,765 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,765 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 90,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak header tank ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 80,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,043 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,399 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,378 miles

knocking noise on o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,952 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,237 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 25,237 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 USU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 USU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML62 USU registered?

ML62 USU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is ML62 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 USU 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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