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YE12 KWV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,389 mi
Last recorded100,389 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 KWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 100,389 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2026 100,389 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,703 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 92,703 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,182 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 79,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear asymmetric tyre fitted with outside wall facing inside

Fail 29 Jun 2022 79,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear asymmetric tyre fitted with outside wall facing inside

Pass 27 May 2021 74,158 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edges

Fail 27 May 2021 74,158 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,896 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre under 3mm

Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre under 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 42,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,697 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 KWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

YE12 KWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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