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ML62 VMR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 74,651 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 74,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,241 miles

Central registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both number plates (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,053 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner 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 VMR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

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

Is ML62 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 VMR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML62 VMR have outstanding finance?

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