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YE12 WBJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 85,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 79,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 74,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 60,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,511 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 54,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,076 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS FROM VIEW OF TEST

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH SIDES (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 40,076 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS FROM VIEW OF TEST

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH SIDES (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,305 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres treads inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 31,307 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

offside obligatory mirror glass craked but not effecting the rear view

Pass 14 Nov 2016 23,398 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,291 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 WBJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

YE12 WBJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is YE12 WBJ safe to buy?

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