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YB12 HYP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,708 mi
Last recorded111,708 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HYP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 111,708 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 59,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 50,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal and perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 49,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

security of interior mirror

Pass 17 Apr 2020 47,586 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,796 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,016 miles

condition both front brake discs

n/s/r tyre 2mm and splitting between treads

rear brake pad wear low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,685 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 HYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HYP, 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 YB12 HYP registered?

YB12 HYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is YB12 HYP safe to buy?

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