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YH12 YUN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,122 miles

Nearside Front headlight water ingress

Rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2026 75,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlight water ingress

Rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2025 62,538 miles

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress

Fail 2 Apr 2025 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,469 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 YUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YUN, 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 YUN registered?

YH12 YUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 YUN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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