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YE12 HWV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 88,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 82,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 82,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 74,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 64,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2020 60,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 48,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 41,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,728 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Pass 23 May 2015 24,768 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 HWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

YE12 HWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is YE12 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HWV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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