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YC12 MKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,807 mi
Last recorded80,807 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 80,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside slight play inside steering rack

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 80,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside slight play inside steering rack

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 78,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone embedded in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,132 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 74,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,710 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,274 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,639 miles

Coolant is low

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall has damage

Pass 3 May 2017 47,630 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,199 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,761 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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YC12 MKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC12 MKF, 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.

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What year was YC12 MKF registered?

YC12 MKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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