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HN12 YDZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,285 mi
Last recorded64,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 YDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 64,285 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 64,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 51,790 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.45.17 bridgstone rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,860 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,265 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,336 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 36,307 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 33,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,563 miles

Emissions too low to record

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,240 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to record

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN12 YDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN12 YDZ, 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 HN12 YDZ registered?

HN12 YDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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