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YH12 MGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,184 mi
Last recorded118,184 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,157 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,043 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,698 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,416 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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YH12 MGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH12 MGU, 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 YH12 MGU registered?

YH12 MGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 MGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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