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YK12 LHR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LHR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,921 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 113,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,992 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 97,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,701 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,226 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 LHR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

YK12 LHR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YK12 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 LHR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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