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YA12 WZP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,807 mi
Last recorded107,807 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 WZP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 107,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,818 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 100,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,503 miles

Brake fluid dirty .

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 96,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid dirty .

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 92,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at the end . (3.4 (b) (i))

Washers only just provide enough fluid .

Pass 20 May 2022 85,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,176 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 81,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2018 62,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 27,958 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 27,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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 WZP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

YA12 WZP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YA12 WZP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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