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OY12 MYB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,818 mi
Last recorded132,818 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 MYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 132,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 110,650 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 110,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 110,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,370 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,854 miles

Both Front Head Lights Have Moisture In Unit, Could Cause Dazzle Effect To Other Road Users

EML On

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn Intermittently Working

NSF DRL Inoperative

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

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

adaptive headlight system in active

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,165 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,965 miles

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing more so on outer edge

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 69,873 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both inoperative/nearside missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing more so on outer edge

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 59,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,949 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 45,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,654 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,464 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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OY12 MYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY12 MYB, 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 OY12 MYB registered?

OY12 MYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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