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15 YD

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,148 mi
Last recorded41,148 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 YD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 41,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 37,873 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 37,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 34,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,713 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 28,996 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 28,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 27,100 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 27,100 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,852 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 18,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn badly on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 12,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,796 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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15 YD is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 15 YD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 15 YD registered?

15 YD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is 15 YD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 YD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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