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YG12 YZR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,812 mi
Last recorded81,812 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 YZR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,812 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 81,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,007 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,346 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,714 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 29,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,651 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 YZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

YG12 YZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is YG12 YZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 YZR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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