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AK62 ZFS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,824 mi
Last recorded99,824 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 99,824 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 99,771 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,406 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 23 Apr 2025 97,404 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,270 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

VIN PLATE on offside door pillar defaced unable to determine emissions data

Fail 2 Sep 2022 78,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

VIN PLATE on offside door pillar defaced unable to determine emissions data

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Apr 2021 63,771 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 63,771 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 57,752 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,331 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZFS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

AK62 ZFS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is AK62 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 ZFS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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