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AK62 XCA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,278 mi
Last recorded143,278 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 143,278 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 143,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 140,317 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 140,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 133,510 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 125,355 miles

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

under tray limitations

Fail 14 Nov 2020 125,355 miles

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

under tray limitations

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 116,087 miles

under tray limitation

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,764 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

emission clean

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,943 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 93,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,420 miles

rattle,from,exhaust,system

Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rattle,from,exhaust,system

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 XCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

AK62 XCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AK62 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 XCA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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