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YA12 FLV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,412 mi
Last recorded109,412 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 109,412 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,426 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 105,425 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,287 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Track rod joint/Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both windscreen wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Track rod joint/Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both windscreen wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 90,744 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 90,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 245/35 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 80,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,735 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,867 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,171 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,529 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,241 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,412 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 FLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

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

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