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EF61 YPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,307 mi
Last recorded55,307 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 55,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 55,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 50,478 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 50,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Secondary position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & perished/ 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 44,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily worn inner & outer edges/ Cords exposed/ 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & perished/ 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 36,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,992 miles

Offside Front Screw in tyre

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,150 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2020 32,150 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 30,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire adrift from pad

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,010 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2018 27,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,129 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 26,116 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,953 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 13,928 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 YPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF61 YPX, 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 EF61 YPX registered?

EF61 YPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is EF61 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 YPX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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