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YE12 MYN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 99,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 91,583 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 19 Apr 2025 91,583 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 83,715 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 83,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit(2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit(1.6mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 77,588 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 77,588 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 75,584 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 68,014 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 68,013 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,988 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,766 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 36,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,083 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 MYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MYN, 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 MYN registered?

YE12 MYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 MYN safe to buy?

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