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ML62 VMO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 VMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 100,454 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,764 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 72,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 65,989 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns day running light inop

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 55,802 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,365 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on outer edge.advise replacement

Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,985 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 29,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,201 miles

Nail, in Nearside rear tyre tread.

Offside rear tyre tread, cracked/split.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in outer edge

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 VMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

ML62 VMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is ML62 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 VMO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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