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YK12 MHO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,928 mi
Last recorded47,928 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MHO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 47,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 41,920 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,662 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE- wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,336 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,747 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,216 miles

front tyre treads perishing

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 MHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MHO, 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.

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What year was YK12 MHO registered?

YK12 MHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YK12 MHO safe to buy?

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