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YB12 JTU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 JTU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,995 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 115,145 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 115,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 110,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 110,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 87,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,443 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray/engine/floor pan covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,927 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,926 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 JTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

YB12 JTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is YB12 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 JTU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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