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YE12 WMD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,293 mi
Last recorded118,293 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 WMD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 118,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,659 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 102,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 90,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,235 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 69,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,580 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,722 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 WMD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

YE12 WMD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YE12 WMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 WMD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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