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AK12 TKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,302 mi
Last recorded149,302 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 149,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 145,223 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 142,891 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 142,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 139,623 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,985 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 135,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 131,682 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,118 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,572 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES WEARING

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. N/S REAR INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES WEARING

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. N/S REAR INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 60,223 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 TKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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