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WN12 YOX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,754 mi
Last recorded157,754 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 YOX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 157,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 149,123 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 149,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 142,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 137,076 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 137,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,912 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator broken

Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,004 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,362 miles

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 4 Oct 2017 73,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 43,958 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WN12 YOX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN12 YOX, 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 WN12 YOX registered?

WN12 YOX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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