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B2 YRC

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,611 mi
Last recorded137,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YRC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,611 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2025 134,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245.35.18RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 126,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 126,309 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 99,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,495 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 88,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,946 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 44,946 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,980 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 24,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

PIRELLI P ZERO RSC RFT 245/35/R18(88Y)

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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B2 YRC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B2 YRC, 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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B2 YRC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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