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Y222 HOE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,237 mi
Last recorded125,237 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 HOE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 125,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear inner. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,432 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 114,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,502 miles

front pads low

Fail 29 Nov 2019 83,406 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,538 miles

slight blow from flexi exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,391 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 59,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,911 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HOE 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 76.9%.

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 Y222 HOE, 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 Y222 HOE registered?

Y222 HOE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is Y222 HOE safe to buy?

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