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AK12 YLW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,735 mi
Last recorded155,735 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 155,735 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 155,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,827 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 145,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,989 miles

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

wipers slight smear

Pass 4 Sep 2019 127,698 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

car has erratic idle and vibrates heavily , suggest further investigation

Fail 28 Aug 2019 127,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

car has erratic idle and vibrates heavily , suggest further investigation

Pass 4 Aug 2018 115,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R Shock absorber outer casing insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2017 104,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing uneven

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R Shock absorber outer casing insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,025 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 92,025 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,011 miles

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 YLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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