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Y9 CAF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,279 mi
Last recorded33,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 CAF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 33,279 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 28,212 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 28,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 27,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,504 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 24,771 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,666 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 20,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,772 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 9,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y9 CAF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y9 CAF, 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 Y9 CAF?

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What year was Y9 CAF registered?

Y9 CAF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is Y9 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y9 CAF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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