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YD12 HRO

2012 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,200 mi
Last recorded29,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HRO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 29,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 21,194 miles

Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 10,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 3,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,993 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 2,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2015 2,468 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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YD12 HRO is a 2012 BMW F Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD12 HRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD12 HRO registered?

YD12 HRO is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is YD12 HRO safe to buy?

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