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Y28 HKG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,830 mi
Last recorded153,830 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 HKG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 153,830 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 153,829 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 151,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 150,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,982 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Apr 2019 120,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 93,112 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,063 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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Y28 HKG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y28 HKG, 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 Y28 HKG registered?

Y28 HKG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is Y28 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y28 HKG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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