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YK12 JGG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,473 mi
Last recorded73,473 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 JGG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,473 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2024 48,277 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 JGG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JGG, 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 JGG registered?

YK12 JGG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YK12 JGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 JGG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK12 JGG have outstanding finance?

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