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AK62 LCF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,542 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,137 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 69,216 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 69,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

TPM Light on

Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,321 miles

Front washers are weak

Offside Front steering rack tie rod as play in it

Pass 25 Apr 2020 53,406 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,579 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack track rod on offside front

Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,579 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

slight play in steering rack track rod on offside front

Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 26,947 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 26,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 17,853 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 17,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 16,613 miles

both front tyres slight wear on edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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 LCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

AK62 LCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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