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YE12 VTO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,774 mi
Last recorded56,774 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 56,774 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 56,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 53,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,198 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 44,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,834 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,776 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,765 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 28,325 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,765 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,667 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,835 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 VTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTO, 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

How do I check the history of YE12 VTO?

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What year was YE12 VTO registered?

YE12 VTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is YE12 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE12 VTO have outstanding finance?

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