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Y23 EGM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,650 mi
Last recorded126,650 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 EGM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 113,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 103,066 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 103,015 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,816 miles

Advise engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces but more so on offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 87,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces but more so on offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,175 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 69,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,740 miles

Offside Front fog light inside bumper,

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,934 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn at edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 26,671 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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Y23 EGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y23 EGM, 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 Y23 EGM registered?

Y23 EGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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