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AK62 CKV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,400 mi
Last recorded134,400 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CKV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 134,400 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 112,992 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 112,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 110,301 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 110,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 103,455 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,283 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing

Offside Rear bump stop perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,891 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

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 CKV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

AK62 CKV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is AK62 CKV safe to buy?

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