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YD12 OBY

2012 BMW F Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,375 mi
Last recorded46,375 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 OBY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 44,431 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 44,364 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 40,754 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,323 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 25,807 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 25,807 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 19,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 14,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,629 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 OBY is a 2012 BMW F Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 OBY registered?

YD12 OBY is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YD12 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 OBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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