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YB12 KMJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 KMJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 102,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 97,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,417 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 90,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,827 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,691 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 43,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 36,844 miles

Emissions not detected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Spare tyre defective Inflation kit out of date

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,663 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 29,631 miles

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

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 KMJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KMJ, 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 KMJ registered?

YB12 KMJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is YB12 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 KMJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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