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AK12 ODS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,153 mi
Last recorded160,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ODS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 160,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 157,195 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 157,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 152,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 140,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 140,679 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,906 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 135,906 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/r , o/s/f (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 129,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 123,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 117,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2017 117,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2016 110,862 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,920 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Mar 2015 106,920 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 ODS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODS, 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.

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AK12 ODS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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