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AF12 YRK

2012 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,992 mi
Last recorded154,992 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YRK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,992 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 154,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 136,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,841 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 117,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Apr 2019 90,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 May 2018 78,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,917 miles

covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

no reasonable access in boot to check for spare wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,917 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

no reasonable access in boot to check for spare wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,218 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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AF12 YRK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF12 YRK, 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 AF12 YRK registered?

AF12 YRK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AF12 YRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YRK shows 12 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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