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YG12 UTK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UTK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2025 107,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 65,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,977 miles

front tyres bald on edges ,also cracking in tread (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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 UTK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YG12 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

YG12 UTK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YG12 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UTK 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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