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YE12 HEV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,719 mi
Last recorded139,719 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 139,719 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Fail 15 Sep 2025 139,719 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Pass 16 Sep 2024 125,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 113,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,778 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 99,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,672 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,217 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from hose to brakepipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,405 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 49,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,924 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 HEV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HEV, 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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YE12 HEV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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