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YC12 YMM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,443 mi
Last recorded62,443 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YMM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 62,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 58,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,158 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 54,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield above rear silencer adrift.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,587 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 53,582 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 44,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 44,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,072 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,072 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 31,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 24,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,939 miles

Offside 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 YMM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

YC12 YMM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YC12 YMM safe to buy?

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