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ML62 XSR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 XSR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 121,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,351 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 82,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,000 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,696 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,279 miles

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald and outer sidewall cracking

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall cracking

Offside Rear outer sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2016 39,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 29,284 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 XSR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

ML62 XSR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is ML62 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 XSR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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