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ML62 VLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 VLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 88,609 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 69,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,433 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 61,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,435 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 49,435 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,685 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 VLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

ML62 VLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is ML62 VLX safe to buy?

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