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YF12 XSH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,757 mi
Last recorded110,757 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XSH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,293 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,671 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 68,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,909 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking 2055516

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,719 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,639 miles

under trays

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,340 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 XSH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

YF12 XSH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 XSH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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