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YB12 WJN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WJN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 96,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2026 95,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,357 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 77,752 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,606 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation build up inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL inop

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,809 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,380 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,421 miles

engine cover & under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WJN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJN, 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 WJN registered?

YB12 WJN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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