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YB61 EYR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,775 mi
Last recorded129,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 EYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 129,775 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,088 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 108,254 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,694 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,936 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YB61 EYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YB61 EYR, 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

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What year was YB61 EYR registered?

YB61 EYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is YB61 EYR safe to buy?

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