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YG12 UAX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,205 mi
Last recorded152,205 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 152,205 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 152,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 141,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 121,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,361 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,847 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,985 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,087 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,199 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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YG12 UAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YG12 UAX, 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 YG12 UAX registered?

YG12 UAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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