CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK12 JAC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,108 mi
Last recorded135,108 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JAC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 135,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 132,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 129,468 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 129,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,976 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 119,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,847 miles

Both rear tyres low tread.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Front brake pads 95% worn.

Rear brake discs heavily worn.

Rear brake pads 95% worn.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear bump stops worn

Service light on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,322 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 88,322 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,384 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,077 miles

engine under tray fitted

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK12 JAC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK12 JAC, 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

How do I check the history of AK12 JAC?

You can check the full history of AK12 JAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK12 JAC registered?

AK12 JAC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is AK12 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 JAC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK12 JAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK12 JAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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.