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YE12 MWZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,846 mi
Last recorded146,846 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 146,846 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 140,245 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 140,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 132,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,443 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 129,443 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,156 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 118,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 105,931 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission clean

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 80,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 56,616 miles

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

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

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