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GF12 AKY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,042 mi
Last recorded108,042 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 AKY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 108,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Slight Corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2024 105,854 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,094 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,577 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 96,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 93,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,271 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,290 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,438 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 70,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,148 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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GF12 AKY 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 GF12 AKY, 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 GF12 AKY registered?

GF12 AKY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GF12 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 AKY 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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