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YH12 YWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 162,736 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and lower two chiops (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 136,277 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 136,277 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 130,162 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,227 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 102,224 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 78,724 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,913 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2017 38,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,085 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 YWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

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

Is YH12 YWN safe to buy?

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