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YE12 XBR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,675 mi
Last recorded95,675 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XBR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 95,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,666 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 81,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 81,646 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,626 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 62,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low and tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,431 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 55,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,106 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,169 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,784 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 32,393 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,270 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside Rear Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside Rear Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,921 miles

n/s front has minor split in outer sidewall

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 XBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

YE12 XBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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