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YR02 JOE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,228 mi
Last recorded102,228 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 JOE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 102,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 102,228 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,974 miles

Front Both front grilles missing.

Front Both front tyres have slight signs of wear to edges, not to excess.

Fail 21 Oct 2023 86,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on outer sidewall due to fouling rear wheel arch and wearing the tyre thin on edge, Spacers fitted. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (Tyre has also worn thin on outer edge due to fouling rear wheel arch, spacers fitted) 245/35/18RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front grilles missing.

Front Both front tyres have slight signs of wear to edges, not to excess.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 70,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,066 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 61,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,648 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 36,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 25,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,232 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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YR02 JOE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR02 JOE, 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 YR02 JOE registered?

YR02 JOE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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