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AK62 SFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,644 mi
Last recorded95,644 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,946 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,317 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,001 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,001 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,047 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 SFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

AK62 SFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is AK62 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 SFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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