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YB12 JYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,745 mi
Last recorded28,745 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 JYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,745 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 28,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear indicator bulb faded near to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,977 miles

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low

light perishing to nearside front tyre in tread

nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks within the tread pattern and worn bald on the outer edges

Offside Front tyre has cracks within the tread pattern and worn bald on the outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2018 19,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has cracks within the tread pattern and worn bald on the outer edges

Offside Front tyre has cracks within the tread pattern and worn bald on the outer edges

Pass 9 May 2016 16,698 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have cracking between treads

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 JYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYV, 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 JYV registered?

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

Is YB12 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 JYV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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