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DN12 YMS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,389 mi
Last recorded236,389 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YMS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 236,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 221,865 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 221,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 206,353 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 191,597 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 191,594 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 179,777 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 179,777 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 168,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 150,770 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,821 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,982 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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DN12 YMS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN12 YMS, 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 DN12 YMS registered?

DN12 YMS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is DN12 YMS safe to buy?

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