free car check
ML62VLW
2012 BMW 1 SERIES
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML62VLW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 12 May 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
⚠️
42 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,114 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 104,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,092 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,092 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,749 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2025 24 Jun 202621 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,734 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025 24 Jun 202620 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm front one (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,401 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,776 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake disks corroding
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake disks corroding
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,300 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,911 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020 24 Jun 202621 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,361 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019 24 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,092 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 24 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,777 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 24 Jun 202621 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,408 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody - bonnet covers fitted
- osf tyre worn outer tread
15 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 34,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake pad linings low - suggest replaced
- underbody - bonnet covers fitted
- osf tyre worn outer tread
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML62VLW was registered on 2012-10-18
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
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.