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AK62 XBV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,223 mi
Last recorded118,223 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 XBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 118,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,308 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 89,665 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 89,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,230 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 74,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 57,563 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,826 miles

emission tested and no reading recorded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,011 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,476 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 29,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 XBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

AK62 XBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is AK62 XBV safe to buy?

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