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PE12 YBM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,760 mi
Last recorded48,760 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 YBM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 48,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 46,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 41,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,164 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 14 May 2018 22,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 19,160 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low to 3mm max. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low to 3mm max. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,431 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 12,117 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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PE12 YBM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PE12 YBM, 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 PE12 YBM registered?

PE12 YBM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is PE12 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 YBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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