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YB12 MXD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,228 mi
Last recorded174,228 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2025 174,228 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake has low reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray(s) soaked in oil

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2024 164,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 154,192 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2022 142,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,992 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 131,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 119,594 miles

Offside Rear hand brake slight imbalance

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2020 119,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear hand brake slight imbalance

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre bald inner & outer edges

osf tyre bald outer edge

rear wiper blade defective

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 MXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

YB12 MXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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