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Y18 BGH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,778 mi
Last recorded57,778 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 BGH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 39,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 38,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 37,617 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 34,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,197 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 33,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35 R18 88Y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 28,961 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 28,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,545 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 15,409 miles

NAIL IN O/S FRONT TYRE

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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Y18 BGH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 Y18 BGH, 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 Y18 BGH registered?

Y18 BGH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is Y18 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 BGH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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