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YA12 EVB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,002 mi
Last recorded76,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 76,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

horn working intermittently

Pass 20 Jan 2025 65,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,394 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads are worn more than the outer one's. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On offside side of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 38,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 38,549 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 34,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 26,068 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 26,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 19,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 14,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 14,513 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 10,928 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 EVB 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 85.7%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

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

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