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YF12 WBY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,081 mi
Last recorded122,081 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 WBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 122,081 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,176 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/ofs (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 101,622 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 101,612 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,453 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 90,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 74,048 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 67,864 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 18 May 2018 67,864 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 31 May 2017 62,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,774 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,774 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,088 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 WBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

YF12 WBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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