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YA12 FFO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,207 mi
Last recorded66,207 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 66,207 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2026 66,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2025 59,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre tread ''getting'' low

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Aug 2025 59,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre tread ''getting'' low

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2024 48,754 miles

Nearside Front day running light out

Fail 6 Sep 2024 48,619 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day running light out

Pass 6 Sep 2023 33,995 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 33,990 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,897 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 30,497 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 27,777 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FFO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

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

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