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YA12 FGM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 FGM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,415 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both come on dull (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both come on dull (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 73,139 miles

advise handbrake system will require service soon

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,752 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both plates (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corrosion on inner face & lipped on outer face with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,711 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 FGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

YA12 FGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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