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YF12 YBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,249 mi
Last recorded220,249 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 220,249 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 206,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 195,338 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 195,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator n/w (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 178,117 miles

body damage to n/s/f bumper n/s doors and o/s/r bumper

rear shocker casings loose

slight cracking in tread on rear tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2020 166,668 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 160,029 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 149,786 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 149,786 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 122,832 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,316 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 YBO 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 83.3%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

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

Is YF12 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 YBO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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