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AK12 REP

2017 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,375 mi
Last recorded73,375 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 REP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 68,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays 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
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AK12 REP is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 REP, 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 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 REP registered?

AK12 REP is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is AK12 REP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 REP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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