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YK12 NDU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,600 mi
Last recorded101,600 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NDU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 101,600 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,636 miles

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

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,516 miles

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

has under trays, engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,638 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,749 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,019 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 47,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer wheel rims damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2018 47,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer wheel rims damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,163 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,176 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 33,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 25,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,574 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 20,574 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 NDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NDU, 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 NDU registered?

YK12 NDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is YK12 NDU safe to buy?

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