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YA12 EBU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,019 mi
Last recorded132,019 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 132,019 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 132,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 124,399 miles

front tyres worn on edge

off side rear tyre worn low (255/35-18)

Fail 10 Aug 2023 124,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (225/40-18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edge

off side rear tyre worn low (255/35-18)

Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,323 miles

brake pad light on

Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,157 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 111,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,091 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,017 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,321 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,098 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 59,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

although over all brake test passed,Front brakes have 27% imbalance

Fail 24 Jul 2015 54,538 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,538 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 EBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

YA12 EBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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