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AK62 WBL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WBL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 116,912 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 107,544 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,758 miles

Front vehicle has aftermarket front springs with adjustable platforms platforms have contacted with inner sidewall of both front tyres causing slight damage to both tyres Platrorms are now less than 1mm from tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Park brake effort is 16% This is minimum requirement

Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,138 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 66,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing as white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing as white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 61,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 48,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,783 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 26,780 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WBL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

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

Is AK62 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 WBL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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