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YS12 HLJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,733 mi
Last recorded61,733 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HLJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 61,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 55,028 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 53,847 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 51,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 45,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,446 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,792 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,346 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,315 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YS12 HLJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YS12 HLJ, 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 YS12 HLJ registered?

YS12 HLJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is YS12 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 HLJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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