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YF12 XUD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,840 mi
Last recorded122,840 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XUD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 122,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 116,103 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 115,971 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 108,885 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 103,920 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 99,313 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 99,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 87,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both No plate lamps dim

Fail 20 May 2019 87,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both No plate lamps dim

rear inner pads approx. 3-4mm

Pass 21 May 2018 77,566 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 68,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,623 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 55,622 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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 XUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

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

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