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YC12 LBJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,232 mi
Last recorded140,232 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 140,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 132,436 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 130,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,354 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2018 82,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 73,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 56,191 miles

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

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

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 LBJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YC12 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

YC12 LBJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is YC12 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 LBJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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