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YNZ 3919

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,969 mi
Last recorded153,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNZ 3919
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 153,969 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 132,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 126,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,909 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,307 miles

no smoke detected

Fail 11 Oct 2017 94,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern on both front headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs are worn and lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (3.5.1g)

no smoke detected

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,150 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,476 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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YNZ 3919 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YNZ 3919, 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 YNZ 3919 registered?

YNZ 3919 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is YNZ 3919 safe to buy?

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