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AK62 SDZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,176 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,487 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 58,921 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 53,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 53,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,864 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,723 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 7,268 miles

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

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 SDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

AK62 SDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is AK62 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 SDZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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