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YC12 YNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,303 mi
Last recorded49,303 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 49,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's heavy worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 48,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblocked washers ( suspect blocked motor filter in bottle ) (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's heavy worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 47,260 miles

o/s/r tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,533 miles

n/s/f tyre's heavy outer edge wear

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

o/s/r tyre's slight inner edge wear

Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,193 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 42,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working unblocked jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,814 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 33,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 31,021 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,612 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 27,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre's nailed (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,101 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 16,146 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,146 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

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 YNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

YC12 YNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is YC12 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YNV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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