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YB12 JTO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 JTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 142,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2022 142,541 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,481 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 22 Feb 2021 126,481 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens cracked, sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,923 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both age cracking and wearing on inner edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Front outer tyre walls damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface close to limits (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside door mirror asy. damaged

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

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded and slight leaks around turbo area

Fail 22 Oct 2018 86,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18/92y/xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers mirrior outer cover misssing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm 245/25/18/92y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

enginepan fitted also floor pan fitted and plastic sills

Pass 11 May 2017 68,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,885 miles

Centre pipe slight blow

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

emissions too low to register

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 JTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB12 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

YB12 JTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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