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ML62 WCN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 WCN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 85,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2026 85,546 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring and pad wear touching driveshaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm measured at 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 56,647 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 56,490 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 49,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 41,888 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

front wipers are smearing.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 34,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Dec 2018 34,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 33,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 33,043 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 30,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre covered in cracks but not deep enough to expose the cords

o/s/f tyre covered in cracks but not deep enough to expose the cords

Fail 29 Dec 2016 30,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre covered in cracks but not deep enough to expose the cords

o/s/f tyre covered in cracks but not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 27,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 WCN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

ML62 WCN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is ML62 WCN safe to buy?

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