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YA12 DKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 DKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,019 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,449 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,327 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 68,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 61,401 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside slight play in steering arm

Rear wiper blade torn at edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,225 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,031 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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YA12 DKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA12 DKN, 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 YA12 DKN registered?

YA12 DKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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