CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML62 ZSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,758 mi
Last recorded99,758 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 ZSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 97,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 92,121 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 70,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Dec 2018 57,041 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Nov 2017 47,393 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,785 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML62 ZSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZSX, 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

How do I check the history of ML62 ZSX?

You can check the full history of ML62 ZSX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML62 ZSX registered?

ML62 ZSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is ML62 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 ZSX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML62 ZSX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML62 ZSX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.