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YJ12 VDH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,845 mi
Last recorded59,845 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 VDH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 59,845 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 49,850 miles

advise washer pressure reduced

Pass 27 Jan 2024 45,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm front bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm front bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 1.9mm and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad light on dash (pads ok)

slight dampness in offside front headlight

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2024 45,434 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm front bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm front bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 1.9mm and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad light on dash (pads ok)

slight dampness in offside front headlight

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2023 39,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,795 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2022 37,795 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (very low) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front brake disc corroding on edges and slightly lipped

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,262 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YJ12 VDH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YJ12 VDH, 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 YJ12 VDH registered?

YJ12 VDH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YJ12 VDH safe to buy?

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