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AK62 UDM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,328 mi
Last recorded123,328 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UDM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 123,328 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 115,313 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,107 miles

Offside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 86,428 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,797 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,716 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 29,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,294 miles

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

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 UDM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

AK62 UDM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is AK62 UDM safe to buy?

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