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Y55 CRY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

117,453 mi
Last recorded117,453 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 CRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 117,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in N/S/F. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 117,453 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in N/S/F. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 109,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 77,054 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 May 2022 55,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,878 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,094 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 28,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,803 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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Y55 CRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y55 CRY, 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

How do I check the history of Y55 CRY?

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What year was Y55 CRY registered?

Y55 CRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is Y55 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 CRY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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