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YS61 OTH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,443 mi
Last recorded186,443 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 OTH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2022 186,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 177,675 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 174,592 miles

nearside number plate light dim

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2018 165,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 156,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 138,730 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,480 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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YS61 OTH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YS61 OTH, 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 YS61 OTH registered?

YS61 OTH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YS61 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 OTH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS61 OTH have outstanding finance?

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