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ML62 XLS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 89,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 87,347 miles

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

all four brake disc's rusty

Fail 18 May 2024 87,329 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

all four brake disc's rusty

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 May 2022 72,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is a winter tyre, other 3 are summer tyres

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

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

vehicle has a drive train fault

Fail 20 May 2022 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is a winter tyre, other 3 are summer tyres

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

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

vehicle has a drive train fault

Pass 19 May 2021 62,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on outer faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 50,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,105 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 41,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,118 miles

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

Offside Front scrubbing

Offside Rear 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 XLS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

ML62 XLS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is ML62 XLS safe to buy?

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