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YK12 MPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,738 mi
Last recorded104,738 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 101,992 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,594 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 97,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,246 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 68,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre - Inner edge is bold but not exposing any ply/cord

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,384 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,168 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 MPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

YK12 MPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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