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AK12 STK

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,605 mi
Last recorded95,605 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 STK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 95,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,019 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 92,004 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 136,374 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,102 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 129,651 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 118,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,437 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,074 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,920 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Pad sensor cable (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,708 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 34,703 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak turbo housing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,951 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 STK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 43,833 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 STK, 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 10 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK12 STK registered?

AK12 STK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2016.

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