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YC12 DVR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,604 mi
Last recorded88,604 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DVR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 85,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 85,374 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 79,989 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,465 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 65,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 53,470 miles

various small chips on screen both Zones

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,259 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC12 DVR 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 91.7%.

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 YC12 DVR, 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 YC12 DVR registered?

YC12 DVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YC12 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 DVR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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