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YK12 OOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 55,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,031 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 24,675 miles

Offside front and rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,416 miles

all four tyres have surface cracks

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,434 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

low tone horn inop

Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,725 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 OOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

YK12 OOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YK12 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 OOU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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