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AK12 XLN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,139 mi
Last recorded82,139 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 76,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 61,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 36,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 22 May 2015 27,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 27,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 XLN registered?

AK12 XLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AK12 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XLN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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