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Y2 PPK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,535 mi
Last recorded26,535 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 PPK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 26,535 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 80,526 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 52,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,243 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,316 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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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Y2 PPK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y2 PPK, 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 Y2 PPK registered?

Y2 PPK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is Y2 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 PPK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y2 PPK have outstanding finance?

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