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Y60 CRA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,985 mi
Last recorded80,985 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 CRA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 80,985 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside+offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 62,917 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 62,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,057 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,996 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,785 miles

handbrake efficiency getting low

nearside front tyre 3.1mm and badly worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,207 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 42,206 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,068 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,662 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,379 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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Y60 CRA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y60 CRA, 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 Y60 CRA registered?

Y60 CRA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is Y60 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y60 CRA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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