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HN12 YZK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 YZK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 75,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 67,946 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,242 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,130 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,389 miles

undertray fitted can not see all components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,508 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,717 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nail in tyre Both rear tyres ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,158 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,418 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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HN12 YZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HN12 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

HN12 YZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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