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DK12 YCB

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,137 mi
Last recorded114,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 YCB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 114,137 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 111,656 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,000 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 105,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,040 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,144 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,468 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 YCB 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 92.3%.

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 YCB, 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 DK12 YCB registered?

DK12 YCB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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