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Y20 YHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 YHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 126,484 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 126,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 117,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 102,582 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 82,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 66,303 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn heavily on outer edge and close to limit 225/40R18

Fail 6 May 2022 66,303 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn heavily on outer edge and close to limit 225/40R18

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,590 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 59,584 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 44,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre shoulder worn/low tread

Nearside Rear Tyre tread slightly perished.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre shoulder worn/low tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Offside Rear Tyre tread slightly perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,023 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 27,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y20 YHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y20 YHA, 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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Y20 YHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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