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PK62 AFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,962 mi
Last recorded67,962 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 AFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,635 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,037 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,750 miles

Inner faces of rear brake discs poor - pads ok

Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,317 miles

Both front tyres are developing small cracks

Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,616 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,558 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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PK62 AFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PK62 AFV, 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 PK62 AFV registered?

PK62 AFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is PK62 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 AFV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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