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YE12 AUC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 AUC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,547 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,309 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 75,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 51,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,154 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,376 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,619 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,424 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,195 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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YE12 AUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE12 AUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 AUC registered?

YE12 AUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YE12 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 AUC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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