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YF12 XON

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 161,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 134,876 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2023 133,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 80,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,919 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,616 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 XON is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF12 XON, 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

How do I check the history of YF12 XON?

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What year was YF12 XON registered?

YF12 XON is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YF12 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 XON shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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