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EF61 YOY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,474 mi
Last recorded30,474 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 30,474 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 30,173 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 29,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 28,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 27,384 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 26,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 24,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 22,220 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 18,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 13,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 7,365 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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EF61 YOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EF61 YOY, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 YOY?

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What year was EF61 YOY registered?

EF61 YOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is EF61 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 YOY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF61 YOY have outstanding finance?

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