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A17 SYO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,747 mi
Last recorded110,747 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SYO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,747 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,986 miles

Washers weak

Pass 14 Mar 2024 102,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,642 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,091 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,929 miles

rear discs corroded on edges

rear tyres low 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,127 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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A17 SYO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A17 SYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 SYO registered?

A17 SYO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is A17 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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