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GU12 YFD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,174 mi
Last recorded159,174 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2024 159,174 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s f and o\s f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 141,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,392 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on one edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,520 miles

nearside rear tyre edge worn (2055516

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,397 miles

Off side front tyre outer shoulder worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,537 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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GU12 YFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU12 YFD, 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 GU12 YFD registered?

GU12 YFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is GU12 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 YFD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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