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AK62 FYS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,895 mi
Last recorded42,895 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 40,554 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 40,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 35,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all shock absorbers corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2020 28,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all shock absorbers corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2019 23,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,055 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 19,055 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 17,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,333 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 FYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

AK62 FYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FYS 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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