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AJ12 YTX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YTX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 82,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,016 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,016 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,514 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,518 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,872 miles

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

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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AJ12 YTX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ12 YTX, 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 AJ12 YTX registered?

AJ12 YTX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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