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AK12 NFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,319 mi
Last recorded45,319 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 45,319 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint boot damage (front arm)

Pass 19 Mar 2025 44,051 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 44,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bulb incorrect position, (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,249 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 41,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,429 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 38,429 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working part of the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,572 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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AK12 NFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFA, 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 AK12 NFA registered?

AK12 NFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AK12 NFA safe to buy?

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