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AK62 VBT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,579 mi
Last recorded181,579 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 181,579 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2024 171,028 miles

nsf headlight misted

osr tyre on 2mm marker

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 28 Sep 2023 161,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 161,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,796 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 142,109 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rest of tyre on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,179 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 122,179 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,333 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,333 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,262 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 VBT 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 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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