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YB12 XOR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,960 mi
Last recorded82,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XOR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,960 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 66,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,337 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,588 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 44,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,064 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,751 miles

Nearside Front droplink small split in rubber boot

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2018 6,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 5,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 4,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,971 miles

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 XOR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB12 XOR?

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What year was YB12 XOR registered?

YB12 XOR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YB12 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 XOR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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