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ML62 UTC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UTC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,528 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 114,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 110,440 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 109,438 miles

Nearside HEADLAMP DAMAGED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 105,070 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP DAMAGED

O/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 8 Feb 2020 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,057 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,405 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 UTC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

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

Is ML62 UTC safe to buy?

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