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Y44 LWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 LWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 101,119 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 101,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 91,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,817 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,049 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 74,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,692 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,614 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 34,167 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,805 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 24,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y44 LWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y44 LWS, 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 Y44 LWS registered?

Y44 LWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is Y44 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y44 LWS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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