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M6 BYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,817 mi
Last recorded156,817 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 152,957 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 147,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 138,507 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 138,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,088 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,051 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2018 101,963 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,096 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 91,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,985 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M6 BYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M6 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M6 BYU registered?

M6 BYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is M6 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 BYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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