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YK12 SOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,736 mi
Last recorded65,736 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 SOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,736 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 62,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,650 miles

O/S/F Tyre perished and split.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 48,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 43,014 miles

O/S/F Tyre perished.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 32,977 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 27,570 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test. unable to fully assess various items

Pass 21 Feb 2015 20,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

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

Is YK12 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 SOU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK12 SOU have outstanding finance?

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