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AF62 JKK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,520 mi
Last recorded119,520 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 JKK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 119,520 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 96,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,991 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,123 miles

N/S/R WING / DOOR DENTED. O/S/R BUMPER DENTS.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 10 Sep 2019 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R WING / DOOR DENTED. O/S/R BUMPER DENTS.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SCREEN WASH INOPERATIVE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

drive train fault

Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

daytime running lights not working

drive train fault

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,732 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 28,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,983 miles

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit.

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit.

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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AF62 JKK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF62 JKK, 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

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What year was AF62 JKK registered?

AF62 JKK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AF62 JKK safe to buy?

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