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YF12 XPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,231 mi
Last recorded158,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 158,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 147,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 137,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 122,802 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 109,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 98,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 71,440 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,889 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,458 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,078 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 XPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XPX, 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

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What year was YF12 XPX registered?

YF12 XPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is YF12 XPX safe to buy?

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