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AK62 SDV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,077 mi
Last recorded55,077 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SDV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 55,077 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2025 53,563 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,136 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2024 52,136 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,089 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,916 miles

Engine covers or under trays obscuring some components

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,300 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,077 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,875 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 40,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper split

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 SDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

AK62 SDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is AK62 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 SDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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