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YD12 LEU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,494 mi
Last recorded125,494 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LEU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 125,494 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp has condensation but not effecting aims

Fail 20 Feb 2026 125,486 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp has condensation but not effecting aims

Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 119,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 116,021 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 116,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 113,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,179 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 107,179 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener/dashcam ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,867 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,269 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

rev limiter fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,261 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s excessively thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

rev limiter fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,284 miles

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,360 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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YD12 LEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 LEU, 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 YD12 LEU registered?

YD12 LEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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