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ML62 ZTT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,768 mi
Last recorded165,768 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 165,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 165,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 157,406 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 144,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 109,013 miles

Seat belt damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot covers broken off (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot covers broken off (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

head light inspection cover missing off near/side inner wing

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some areas/items of brake system/suspension/steering/fuel system/electrical equipment /vehicle structure

Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot covers broken off (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot covers broken off (5.3.2 (b))

head light inspection cover missing off near/side inner wing

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some areas/items of brake system/suspension/steering/fuel system/electrical equipment /vehicle structure

Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,139 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 82,138 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,038 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 ZTT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

ML62 ZTT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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