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EY12 YKZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,134 mi
Last recorded57,134 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YKZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,134 miles

Both rear disc corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,325 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 56,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,520 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,520 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 52,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,703 miles

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

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,060 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,542 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EY12 YKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY12 YKZ, 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 EY12 YKZ registered?

EY12 YKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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