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YF12 XZO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,171 mi
Last recorded115,171 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 115,171 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,398 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts soft (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted preventing inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,170 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

YF12 XZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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