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YS54 JAT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,110 mi
Last recorded150,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 JAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 150,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 139,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 139,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 128,161 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 128,161 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 113,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 105,562 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 105,547 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 May 2019 96,724 miles

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

under tray cover fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 96,724 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

under tray cover fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 85,532 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing from inner and outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 85,532 miles

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

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing from inner and outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 76,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,912 miles

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

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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YS54 JAT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS54 JAT, 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 YS54 JAT registered?

YS54 JAT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YS54 JAT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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