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LC12 YFK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,712 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,513 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 91,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,361 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,518 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,613 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 65,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer side wall had a deep cut and over 30mm long but can't see any cords as the cut it very tight. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 57,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer side wall had a deep cut and over 30mm long but can't see any cords as the cut it very tight. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,483 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,163 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 46,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,631 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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LC12 YFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC12 YFK, 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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LC12 YFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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