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Y50 ONU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 ONU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 84,011 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 84,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 72,528 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 72,528 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,203 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,728 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 48,030 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 48,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,765 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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Y50 ONU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y50 ONU, 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 Y50 ONU registered?

Y50 ONU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is Y50 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 ONU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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