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AK62 EHT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,793 mi
Last recorded144,793 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 144,793 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,574 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate light dim

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Very slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 118,623 miles

Coolant level very low and bottle insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2021 118,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chalcked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant low

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,993 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 85,763 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 85,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,210 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,686 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 50,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,286 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 EHT 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 75%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

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

Is AK62 EHT safe to buy?

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