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YK12 UHT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 UHT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,046 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 97,949 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 92,681 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,863 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,685 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,550 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 44,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,355 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from drivers view

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,807 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 UHT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UHT, 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

How do I check the history of YK12 UHT?

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What year was YK12 UHT registered?

YK12 UHT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YK12 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 UHT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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