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YL12 GPK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,056 mi
Last recorded55,056 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 GPK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 55,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,503 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 52,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,649 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 47,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,270 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,292 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 41,292 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,847 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 36,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,193 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 22,617 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2016 16,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,354 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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YL12 GPK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL12 GPK, 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 YL12 GPK registered?

YL12 GPK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is YL12 GPK safe to buy?

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