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ML62 ZSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,085 mi
Last recorded129,085 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 129,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 121,756 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 115,110 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 108,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,107 miles

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

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,182 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,846 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,946 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,458 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 48,458 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)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

ML62 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is ML62 ZSZ safe to buy?

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