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YC12 ZMV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,812 mi
Last recorded122,812 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,812 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS HAD REPAIR TO SIDEWALL

Fail 17 Dec 2020 122,812 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing WHEEL BOLT MISSING FROM ALL WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS HAD REPAIR TO SIDEWALL

Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 53,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,966 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

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 ZMV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

YC12 ZMV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZMV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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