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YB12 VMG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,869 mi
Last recorded205,869 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VMG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 205,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 205,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to front exhaust snapped and coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 205,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 205,661 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 199,073 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 175,567 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 175,567 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 154,720 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 154,720 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 133,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,328 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 116,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 71,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,263 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 VMG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

YB12 VMG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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