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AF62 YTK

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,556 mi
Last recorded126,556 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YTK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 126,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 126,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,292 miles

Free play in offside of steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,260 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant low

Free play in offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,070 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,303 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,697 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 69,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,850 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

both front wheel arch and underbody fitted with covers unable to access some items

Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,850 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front wheel arch and underbody fitted with covers unable to access some items

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,031 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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AF62 YTK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YTK, 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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AF62 YTK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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