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YB61 GWW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,486 mi
Last recorded68,486 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 GWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 68,486 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 68,486 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 59,389 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 50,813 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 50,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 37,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 33,588 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 32,207 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 32,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 28,649 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 20,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,064 miles

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

front tyres cracking in tread

plastic brake vac pipe has flat spot worn in it (fouling cable)

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge ,also worn very low in other places

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 GWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB61 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

YB61 GWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is YB61 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 GWW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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