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YA12 FNX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,334 mi
Last recorded131,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 FNX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 131,334 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector shaft seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexi perished/cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes perished/slight play(brake reaction) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops deteriated

Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,964 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 110,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,451 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,286 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 90,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,222 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limits

scrape on o/s/r bumper

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,801 miles

Nearside Front jacking point block missing

Offside Rear tyre tread worn down to the tread wear indicators

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,210 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,631 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 50,505 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,275 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 FNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FNX, 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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YA12 FNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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