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YA12 YAJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,135 mi
Last recorded16,135 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2022 16,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 14,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 10,900 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 9,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 9,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,281 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 5,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 4,524 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 YAJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

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

Is YA12 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 YAJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA12 YAJ have outstanding finance?

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