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XX04 AKR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,597 mi
Last recorded104,597 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 AKR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 104,597 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 104,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 97,510 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,067 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 77,362 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,301 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 51,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,450 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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XX04 AKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XX04 AKR, 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 XX04 AKR registered?

XX04 AKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is XX04 AKR safe to buy?

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