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YE12 LVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,921 mi
Last recorded94,921 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 94,921 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 94,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On approx 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Phone holder glued to windscreen, cannot be removed, and stone chip, in Zone B

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,574 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/nav holder, stuck on windscreen.

Nearside Headlamp unit has water ingress in it, slightly affecting beam image.

Fail 22 Jul 2024 90,574 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/nav holder, stuck on windscreen.

Nearside Headlamp unit has water ingress in it, slightly affecting beam image.

Offside Headlamp aim too low Dipbeam. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 88,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight adjuster not working horizontal movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 88,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight adjuster not working horizontal movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,963 miles

rear pads wearing thin

tpms light on nofault with system

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Condensation in headlamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 78,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Condensation in headlamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,565 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,657 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 57,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,414 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,708 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 May 2015 33,064 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 LVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

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

Is YE12 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LVC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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