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PK62 AFZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,678 mi
Last recorded114,678 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 AFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 114,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 105,498 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,004 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

brake pad warning lamp on

offside headlamp lens broken

Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has bulge on side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

brake pad warning lamp on

offside headlamp lens broken

Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 61,534 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,695 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 AFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

PK62 AFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is PK62 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 AFZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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