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AK62 UDE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,781 mi
Last recorded151,781 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UDE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 151,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads low, offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,007 miles

Front Top mounts very rough when rotated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn heavily on inner edges and both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 133,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,941 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,122 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 115,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 108,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,210 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel badly buckled

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 UDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 UDE, 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.

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

Is AK62 UDE safe to buy?

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