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MY51 AKE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,602 mi
Last recorded130,602 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 AKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 130,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 127,765 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,366 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 119,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 105,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,199 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 91,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 85,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

engine oil on min

Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

engine oil on min

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,900 miles

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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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MY51 AKE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MY51 AKE, 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 MY51 AKE registered?

MY51 AKE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is MY51 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 AKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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