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YS12 LKL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 130,377 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 123,878 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 23 Dec 2024 123,863 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 Jan 2024 119,184 miles

engine and under covers fitted obbscuring some parts

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,279 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 97,457 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,107 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,248 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 29,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,331 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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YS12 LKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL registered?

YS12 LKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YS12 LKL safe to buy?

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