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ML62 ZSV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,221 mi
Last recorded105,221 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 105,221 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,856 miles

Front shock gaiters failed and not functioning as intended, diff seal leaking,rear bump stop not functioning as intended

Nearside Front headlight has condensation beam pattern ok

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,330 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 78,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,466 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,272 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 27,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens broken

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 ZSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

ML62 ZSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is ML62 ZSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 ZSV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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