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AK62 EGJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 97,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,580 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2023 89,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front DLR not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 32,841 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,425 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges, also cut but does not exceed 25mm

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders, also cut but does not exceed 25mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Outer brake pads worn to 5mm

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 EGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK62 EGJ, 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 AK62 EGJ registered?

AK62 EGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AK62 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 EGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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