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AF62 YDU

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,267 mi
Last recorded105,267 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,520 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,017 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 85,014 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,904 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating disc's contaminated with paint (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating disc's contaminated with paint (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,980 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 53,980 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AF62 YDU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF62 YDU, 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 AF62 YDU registered?

AF62 YDU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is AF62 YDU safe to buy?

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