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BA58 YYY

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,329 mi
Last recorded103,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA58 YYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 103,329 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 103,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,157 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 95,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,791 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 87,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 76,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,104 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2017 62,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,471 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2016 54,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,826 miles

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

nearside rear tyre not of runflat construction

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 19 Dec 2015 44,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall several lumps (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BA58 YYY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BA58 YYY, 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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BA58 YYY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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