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YH12 YGC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,700 mi
Last recorded141,700 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 141,700 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 141,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 131,939 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,983 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 105,983 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 101,867 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,999 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre misshapen on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front track arm slight play

Offside Front tyre misshapen on outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre misshapen on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front track arm slight play

Offside Front tyre misshapen on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,621 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm, inner ball-joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,638 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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