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YC12 YNW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,646 mi
Last recorded152,646 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,646 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 152,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/3518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/3518 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 142,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/3518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/3518 (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 117,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 117,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,099 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 98,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,588 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 74,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 55,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,620 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,619 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,519 miles

o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f tyres weaing on inner edges

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 YNW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

YC12 YNW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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