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YK12 DGP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DGP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 79,010 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise o/s/r number plate light dull

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,782 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 65,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 25 Aug 2022 101,167 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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YK12 DGP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK12 DGP, 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 YK12 DGP registered?

YK12 DGP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 DGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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