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GY12 YTJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,216 mi
Last recorded132,216 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 132,216 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 122,087 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 1 Mar 2023 122,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,557 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,592 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 88,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,036 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,386 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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GY12 YTJ 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 81.8%.

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 GY12 YTJ, 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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GY12 YTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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