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DK12 YBW

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,740 mi
Last recorded118,740 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 YBW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 118,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 115,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 85,951 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,584 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside both tyres sidewalls starting to fatigue/crack

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,388 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,437 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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DK12 YBW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK12 YBW, 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

How do I check the history of DK12 YBW?

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What year was DK12 YBW registered?

DK12 YBW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 August 2012.

Is DK12 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 YBW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK12 YBW have outstanding finance?

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