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YF12 YHS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,161 mi
Last recorded97,161 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YHS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 97,161 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,032 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 85,505 miles

Under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,729 miles

under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,807 miles

under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,947 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror Glass cracked

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

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

Under tray fitted under the engine

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,088 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt does not fully retract

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,006 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 YHS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YHS, 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

How do I check the history of YF12 YHS?

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What year was YF12 YHS registered?

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

Is YF12 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 YHS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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