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Y222 EJW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,714 mi
Last recorded60,714 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 EJW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 60,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 56,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 50,779 miles

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,998 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,681 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,481 miles

coolant low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,327 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,239 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,279 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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Y222 EJW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y222 EJW, 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

How do I check the history of Y222 EJW?

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What year was Y222 EJW registered?

Y222 EJW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is Y222 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y222 EJW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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