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YH12 ZWG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 123,912 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,550 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,329 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o\s\n\s\r tyres wearing on inside edge

small stone chip in o\s windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,689 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 62,125 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 62,125 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 ZWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc petrol 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 ZWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 ZWG registered?

YH12 ZWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 ZWG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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