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AC62 SAM

2026 BMW 1 Series

Green Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC62 SAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2026
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,382 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 104,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 99,266 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light indicates a loss of pressure

Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 86,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,770 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 81,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,402 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 62,402 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AC62 SAM is a 2026 BMW 1 Series in Green. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AC62 SAM, 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 0 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC62 SAM registered?

AC62 SAM is a 2026 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2026.

Is AC62 SAM safe to buy?

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