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XP12 YAN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,970 mi
Last recorded149,970 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXP12 YAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 149,970 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn angled tie bar pin/bush at sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre is not fitted in accordance with the sidewall instructions (asymmetrical tyre)

Fail 15 May 2026 149,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn angled tie bar pin/bush at sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre is not fitted in accordance with the sidewall instructions (asymmetrical tyre)

Pass 22 May 2025 146,189 miles

chip to windscreen

front wiper blades poor

offside rear brake pad indicator wiring damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 136,605 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 136,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 112,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 100,675 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords - NOT in excess of requirements for RFR

Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,963 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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XP12 YAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XP12 YAN, 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 XP12 YAN registered?

XP12 YAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is XP12 YAN safe to buy?

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