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FL12 YFB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,615 mi
Last recorded51,615 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 YFB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 51,615 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 47,142 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 47,142 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,175 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 41,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn almost smooth, tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 34,675 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 34,674 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 27,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 9,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 7,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,177 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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FL12 YFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL12 YFB, 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 FL12 YFB registered?

FL12 YFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is FL12 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 YFB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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