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YH12 XPS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,348 mi
Last recorded103,348 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XPS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 103,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 103,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 97,227 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 97,227 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water on lens inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,878 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 82,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,151 miles

offside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,180 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,180 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 62,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 55 16 NOT runflats (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 55 16 NOT runflats (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre fitted to the vehicle are slightly perished due to age of the tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,350 miles

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

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

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2017 51,184 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 48,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,766 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 XPS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

YH12 XPS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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