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YB12 JWL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 JWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 105,192 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 92,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, Nearside Front 2.8mm & bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,166 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,418 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,454 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 68,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs undercut (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 64,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 54,293 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,715 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 32,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres bald on edges (advise replacement)

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 JWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

YB12 JWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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