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AK62 ZZB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,482 mi
Last recorded78,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 78,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 76,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 73,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 70,563 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 68,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Inner surface n/s/f+n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 64,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,182 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 62,160 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted also outer slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted in 2-3 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,402 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 42,402 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,184 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 ZZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

AK62 ZZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AK62 ZZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 ZZB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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