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Y600 SAF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,418 mi
Last recorded115,418 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 SAF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,418 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2025 115,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,921 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,372 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,817 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,295 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y600 SAF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y600 SAF, 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 Y600 SAF registered?

Y600 SAF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is Y600 SAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y600 SAF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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