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ML62 VMP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,790 mi
Last recorded113,790 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 113,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,066 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,280 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,869 miles

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

Offside Front inner track rod end has slight play

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

undercover trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,864 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,864 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,632 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,989 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,685 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 VMP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

ML62 VMP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is ML62 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 VMP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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