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AK62 VHX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,609 mi
Last recorded77,609 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VHX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to hoses swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,411 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 60,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 59,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,957 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge + slight cracking on outer tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge + slight cracking on outer tread

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,641 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 VHX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

AK62 VHX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AK62 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VHX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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