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ML62 VLR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,338 mi
Last recorded59,338 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,338 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 59,338 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,356 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge, front tyres low tread on edges

oil at minimum

Fail 6 Oct 2015 27,356 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge, front tyres low tread on edges

oil at minimum

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 VLR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

ML62 VLR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is ML62 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 VLR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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