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AK62 EHY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,654 miles

condensation in both front headlights

nearside front drl light inoperative

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,657 miles

Nearside Front headlight condensation

Offside Front headlight condensation

Fail 20 Mar 2025 75,635 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from turbo pipe leaking on the top of alternator and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight condensation

Offside Front headlight condensation

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,681 miles

Nearside Front has condensation on inside of headlight lens

Offside Front has condensation on inside of headlight lens

Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense has condensation inside the lamp not affecting its use (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,224 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,715 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 48,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 41,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,489 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 EHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EHY, 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 EHY registered?

AK62 EHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AK62 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 EHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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