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YE12 HSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,386 mi
Last recorded164,386 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 164,386 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,788 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,366 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 127,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,557 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,834 miles

Undertrrays and engine cover

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,566 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 55,566 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

YE12 HSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YE12 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HSZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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