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Y21 YEW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,272 mi
Last recorded63,272 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 YEW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 63,272 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 May 2025 61,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 57,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer side wall ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2021 51,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,421 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y21 YEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y21 YEW, 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 Y21 YEW registered?

Y21 YEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is Y21 YEW safe to buy?

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