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YA12 FFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,854 mi
Last recorded83,854 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 FFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,854 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 83,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 80,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40 R18 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 76,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,082 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,893 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 44,892 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,865 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,699 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low on outer shoulder edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on outer shoulder edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 22,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low on outer shoulder edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on outer shoulder edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' glastonbury sticker.... (8.3.1b)

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 FFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

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

Is YA12 FFU safe to buy?

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