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EO12 YAK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,544 mi
Last recorded78,544 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 YAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 78,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,244 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 67,311 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 63,839 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 63,839 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,261 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 60,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,109 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,946 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test.

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions too clean to test

engine +under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 38,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO12 YAK, 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 EO12 YAK registered?

EO12 YAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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