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AK62 FGJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,412 mi
Last recorded78,412 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FGJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,036 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,870 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 63,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

front brake pads getting low

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 34,159 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 34,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 29,317 miles

Child seat fitted

Chip in windscreen

Sills not checked due to plastic covers

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 24,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,115 miles

sills not checked due to plastic covers

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,045 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 FGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

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

Is AK62 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FGJ 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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