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YF12 OYJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 OYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 102,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 96,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,449 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multiple chips on screen

under engine and body tray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2023 77,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multiple chips on screen

under engine and body tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,351 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 41,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,372 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 31,115 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 31,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 25,092 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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YF12 OYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF12 OYJ, 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 YF12 OYJ registered?

YF12 OYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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