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YF61 RUH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

83,821 mi
Last recorded83,821 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 RUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 83,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 69,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both front tyres treads slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 52,119 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reversing light comes on (4.5.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 46,860 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire has rub through on wheel wasn't clipped in to its mount

Pass 23 Dec 2020 43,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 22,298 miles

All four tyres, outer sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2017 22,298 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All four tyres, outer sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2016 17,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,575 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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YF61 RUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YF61 RUH, 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 YF61 RUH registered?

YF61 RUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is YF61 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 RUH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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