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YE12 WFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,955 mi
Last recorded110,955 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 WFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 110,955 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 102,944 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 102,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,721 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,139 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,964 miles

front tyres low on outer edges

nearside rear bump stop loose

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,926 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 46,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,105 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 33,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,513 miles

front tyres bald on edges (advise replacement)

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 WFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

YE12 WFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is YE12 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 WFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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