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PJ12 YDE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,161 mi
Last recorded174,161 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 YDE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 174,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on inner edge) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

crack in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2023 161,810 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 161,807 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 145,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 145,434 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 123,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,385 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 106,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,445 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear outer plascic cover by jackingpoint split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,245 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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PJ12 YDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ12 YDE, 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 PJ12 YDE registered?

PJ12 YDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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