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YK12 MRO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 84,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and has few cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 84,938 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and has few cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 80,132 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 80,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 80,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 68,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 56,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,209 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 54,209 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing from bottom of calliper to carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,823 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 48,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 44,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,584 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,063 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 MRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

YK12 MRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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