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AY62 ETV

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ETV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,852 miles

Front Small chip windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2025 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Small chip windscreen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,112 miles

ALL 4 TYRS SOFT REARS ON0 PSI R/F ALL PUMPED UP

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Mar 2023 74,112 miles

ALL 4 TYRS SOFT REARS ON0 PSI R/F ALL PUMPED UP

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front Windscreen washer not working PIPE OFF UNDER BONET CLIPED BACK ON (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,237 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,676 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 42,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,704 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 27,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

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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AY62 ETV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY62 ETV, 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 AY62 ETV registered?

AY62 ETV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is AY62 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 ETV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY62 ETV have outstanding finance?

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