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YG12 ULP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,642 mi
Last recorded103,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 103,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 99,571 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,270 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,965 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,024 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 48,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,398 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,686 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ULP 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 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULP, 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 YG12 ULP registered?

YG12 ULP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YG12 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 ULP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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