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ML62 UVR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,783 mi
Last recorded70,783 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UVR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 70,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 70,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 58,225 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 58,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,204 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 54,204 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 52,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 47,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,127 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,987 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 UVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

ML62 UVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is ML62 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 UVR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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