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N7 YAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,215 mi
Last recorded72,215 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 YAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2026 72,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,492 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,423 miles

both rear tyres low tread.

near side front tyre low tread.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,377 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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N7 YAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N7 YAM, 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 N7 YAM registered?

N7 YAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is N7 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 YAM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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