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AK62 CKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,046 mi
Last recorded85,046 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 85,046 miles

Coolant low

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,140 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & worn on the outer edge (225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 82,140 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & worn on the outer edge (225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,924 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 76,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,780 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 57,548 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 57,548 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 42,435 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 32,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,769 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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AK62 CKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK62 CKJ, 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 AK62 CKJ registered?

AK62 CKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AK62 CKJ safe to buy?

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