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YC12 MKM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,985 mi
Last recorded157,985 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MKM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 157,985 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,367 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 148,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 137,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 125,770 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 10 Dec 2018 113,657 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 113,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 96,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,483 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,483 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,738 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 MKM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

YC12 MKM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is YC12 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 MKM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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