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AK62 UBZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,462 mi
Last recorded49,462 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,462 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 46,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 46,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,376 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear crash damage

Fail 10 Oct 2022 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear crash damage

Pass 22 Sep 2021 34,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 29,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 25,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 20,829 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 16,580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 12,147 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 UBZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

AK62 UBZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is AK62 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 UBZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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