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AK62 UCG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,131 mi
Last recorded104,131 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UCG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,920 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 74,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,801 miles

Offside Front inner rack slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,611 miles

offside front inner track rod minor movement

Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the treads (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the treads (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the treads (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,937 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 UCG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

AK62 UCG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AK62 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 UCG 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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