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YE12 LWL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,888 mi
Last recorded108,888 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 108,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 108,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 94,371 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 83,033 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 83,033 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear slightly on outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2021 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear slightly on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,648 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 56,086 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,394 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,888 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 LWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LWL, 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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YE12 LWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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