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EO12 YAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,728 mi
Last recorded66,728 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 YAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,728 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 66,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 57,881 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 57,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,836 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,734 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,950 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 38,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,869 miles

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 9 Apr 2015 32,331 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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EO12 YAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO12 YAE, 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 EO12 YAE registered?

EO12 YAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is EO12 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 YAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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