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V4 YSH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 YSH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 118,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 116,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,718 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad is missing

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 109,718 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad is missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,896 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,969 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,423 miles

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

Engine oil cap missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 205/50r17 plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 6 Jan 2020 103,423 miles

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

Engine oil cap missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 205/50r17 plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,798 miles

Chip on windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 95,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip on windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 85,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,066 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2017 76,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror housing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,148 miles

full length under body tray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 67,147 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (4.1.E.1)

full length under body tray fitted

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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V4 YSH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V4 YSH, 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 V4 YSH registered?

V4 YSH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is V4 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 YSH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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