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YG12 UUC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,599 mi
Last recorded117,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 117,599 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 106,467 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 106,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,617 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 97,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,144 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,469 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 55,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UUC 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 75%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

YG12 UUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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