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AK12 UKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,185 mi
Last recorded154,185 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 154,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 143,069 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dirt shield insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,187 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 125,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 117,817 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,290 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,104 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 89,104 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,779 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 58,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UKO, 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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What year was AK12 UKO registered?

AK12 UKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AK12 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 UKO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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