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YH12 XNK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,259 mi
Last recorded137,259 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XNK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 137,259 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2025 124,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 105,544 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Oct 2024 105,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2023 92,675 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,672 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,656 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 66,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,029 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 58,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,645 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 49,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,912 miles

Both front top mounts slightly noisy when steering rotated

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,728 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,615 miles

front brake discs deteriorated, scored and pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 16,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs deteriorated, scored and pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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