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AK62 UDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,508 mi
Last recorded168,508 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 168,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 155,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 147,950 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 147,950 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,716 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 141,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,278 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 123,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,271 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 UDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

AK62 UDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is AK62 UDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 UDJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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