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YE12 XAS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,327 mi
Last recorded159,327 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XAS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 159,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,050 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 149,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 135,637 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 135,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,003 miles

engine running rough/missfire

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,028 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 48,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XAS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

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

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