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MJ12 YTF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,834 mi
Last recorded99,834 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 YTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,806 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread groove deep enough but less than 25mm width and has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,344 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 52,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,370 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 51,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,694 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 46,692 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,920 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 33,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,168 miles

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

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

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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MJ12 YTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MJ12 YTF, 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 MJ12 YTF registered?

MJ12 YTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is MJ12 YTF safe to buy?

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