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YE12 HWG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,574 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 66,545 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,939 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 57,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,559 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,798 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 46,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,827 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 40,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,637 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 HWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

YE12 HWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is YE12 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HWG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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