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YA12 ENT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,436 mi
Last recorded124,436 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 ENT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 124,436 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 92,093 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,736 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 51,072 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 45,037 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,790 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 ENT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ENT, 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 YA12 ENT?

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What year was YA12 ENT registered?

YA12 ENT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is YA12 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 ENT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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