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YH12 MHJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,066 mi
Last recorded65,066 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,275 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 48,265 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,726 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components under the car

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,453 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

engine covers and undertrays fitted

tyre size 205/50/17 goodyear run flat

Fail 28 Aug 2015 25,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres tread cracking

engine covers and undertrays fitted

tyre size 205/50/17 goodyear run flat

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 MHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH12 MHJ, 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 YH12 MHJ registered?

YH12 MHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YH12 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 MHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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