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AK62 ZZW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,974 mi
Last recorded46,974 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 46,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 43,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 40,247 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 40,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,070 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 29,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,903 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 20,969 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 16,054 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,135 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 ZZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZZW, 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

How do I check the history of AK62 ZZW?

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What year was AK62 ZZW registered?

AK62 ZZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is AK62 ZZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 ZZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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