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YE12 NHM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,527 mi
Last recorded118,527 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 NHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 118,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 110,463 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort passable but should be better

Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,565 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling minor split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator fitted o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 103,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling minor split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator fitted o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 97,364 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear minor split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,213 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,402 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,670 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 30,677 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 5 May 2015 30,677 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front number plate cracked

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 NHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 NHM registered?

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

Is YE12 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 NHM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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