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YE12 HNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,360 mi
Last recorded62,360 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,360 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,211 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 57,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 49,671 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 49,666 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 46,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to bald patch inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,998 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 40,998 miles

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

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,015 miles

Rear brake pads very low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,950 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,440 miles

N/S/F tyre tread perished

O/S/F tyre wearing on both outer edges and tread perished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 25,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre tread perished

O/S/F tyre wearing on both outer edges and tread perished

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge,worn close to wear markers and tread perished . Advise replacement

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,545 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

offside rear tyre has a nail or something in the tread

Fail 14 Apr 2015 18,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

offside rear tyre has a nail or something in the tread

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 HNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNV, 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 HNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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