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YC12 YRE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,675 mi
Last recorded60,675 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,621 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 40,109 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 40,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,665 miles

Nearside Rear lamp broken but not affecting output

both front tyres heavily worn on inner & outer edges

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 36,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear lamp broken but not affecting output

both front tyres heavily worn on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on both edges

Offside Front tyre tread low on both edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,306 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 YRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

YC12 YRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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