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AKZ 1066

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 1066
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 69,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 69,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 65,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 55,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 51,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,159 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 39,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 21,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,217 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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AKZ 1066 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AKZ 1066, 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 AKZ 1066?

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What year was AKZ 1066 registered?

AKZ 1066 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is AKZ 1066 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 1066 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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