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AK62 WPY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,963 mi
Last recorded68,963 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WPY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 68,963 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,697 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 69,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,205 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight condensation

Pass 9 Sep 2023 63,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,697 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres almost on centre limit bars of 1.6mm ,1 at 2.88mm and 1 at same [225/45/r17]91w runflats =continentals] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 56,290 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 50,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting close to limit on long sideof pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge[225/45/r17]91w continental (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting close to limit on long side of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 38,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,897 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not to cord or in excess of 25mm

Pass 1 Oct 2016 22,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,624 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 WPY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WPY, 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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What year was AK62 WPY registered?

AK62 WPY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AK62 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 WPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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