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YB12 HCJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,760 mi
Last recorded65,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 65,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,321 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 56,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 51,672 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,625 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f and n.s.f tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen, Zone A, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 35,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,246 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 12,251 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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YB12 HCJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YB12 HCJ, 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 YB12 HCJ registered?

YB12 HCJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is YB12 HCJ safe to buy?

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