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LY12 YDT

2012 BMW Unknown

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,600 mi
Last recorded37,600 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Unknown49,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 YDT
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 37,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 35,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 34,051 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 34,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,281 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 32,278 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,590 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,559 miles

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))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 25,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,747 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 19,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 14,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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LY12 YDT is a 2012 BMW Unknown in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 49,808 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 Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY12 YDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 14 years old, this BMW Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY12 YDT registered?

LY12 YDT is a 2012 BMW Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LY12 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY12 YDT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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