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YA12 EAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,856 mi
Last recorded114,856 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,856 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,535 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,241 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,786 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 89,786 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,201 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 82,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,575 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 66,150 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,072 miles

Nearside Front daytime lamp not working

Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,755 miles

front plate poor condition close fail

movement osr subframe bush [found on shaker] minor play osf wheel

osr brake warning wire rubbing wheel

washer jets weak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,682 miles

Centre Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front plate poor condition close fail

movement osr subframe bush [found on shaker] minor play osf wheel

osr brake warning wire rubbing wheel

washer jets weak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,293 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 EAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EAM, 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 YA12 EAM registered?

YA12 EAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is YA12 EAM safe to buy?

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