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YE12 GBU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,837 mi
Last recorded118,837 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 118,837 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,808 miles

HEADLIGHT ACCESS COVERS MISSING BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS,

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WARNING ON DASH INDICATED FAULT WITH ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM

Fail 21 Oct 2025 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

HEADLIGHT ACCESS COVERS MISSING BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS,

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WARNING ON DASH INDICATED FAULT WITH ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM

Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,871 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,411 miles

Front Tyres worn on edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,925 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,980 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/corroded inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 83,329 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/corroded inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,168 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,459 miles

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

chip in windscreen.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,171 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 32,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,814 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 GBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YE12 GBU, 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 YE12 GBU registered?

YE12 GBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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