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YA12 FHK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,434 mi
Last recorded142,434 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 142,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 142,430 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2453518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 136,122 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 123,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,866 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 109,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,667 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 68,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,273 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 FHK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

YA12 FHK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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