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YF12 YXP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,199 mi
Last recorded88,199 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YXP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 88,199 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 88,188 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 82,485 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,093 miles

Both front shocks soft

Nearside rear tyre cracked on inner edge and on 2mm

Windscreen cracked

Wipers poor

Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,137 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,222 miles

Offside Rear Number plate lens missing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 18,337 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 18,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,831 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,770 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 YXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YXP, 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

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What year was YF12 YXP registered?

YF12 YXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is YF12 YXP safe to buy?

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