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ML62 ZSR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,783 mi
Last recorded44,783 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 ZSR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 44,783 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 30,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 16,495 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 11,215 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 10,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 8,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 6,402 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 ZSR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

ML62 ZSR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is ML62 ZSR safe to buy?

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