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FD12 YHO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

242,195 mi
Last recorded242,195 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 YHO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 242,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 228,849 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2022 211,292 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2021 200,272 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 192,009 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 179,509 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 179,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 168,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 143,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 98,032 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 97,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front discs badly worn / lipped

front reg detiriorated

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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FD12 YHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD12 YHO, 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 FD12 YHO registered?

FD12 YHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is FD12 YHO safe to buy?

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