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MW12 YMS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,096 mi
Last recorded186,096 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 YMS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 186,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted front/rear & inner/outersills fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 180,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 169,649 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 152,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 152,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Very high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2019 134,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,065 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/FRONT TYRE WALL

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer tread..

Pass 3 Oct 2015 102,574 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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MW12 YMS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW12 YMS, 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 MW12 YMS registered?

MW12 YMS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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