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DY12 YUC

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,411 mi
Last recorded144,411 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YUC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 144,411 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 144,401 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light TINTED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour TINTED (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced TINTED (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light TINTED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour TINTED (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced TINTED (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 140,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,215 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,749 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,757 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,757 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside both os jacking blocks missing

Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,391 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pads wiring on drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside both os jacking blocks missing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,611 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 74,610 miles

Front registration plate incorrect should read T111 MWA - with correct format, spacing etc. (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect should read T111 MWA - with correct format, spacing etc. (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object on mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake light warning light on dash. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,057 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 52,820 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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DY12 YUC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY12 YUC, 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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What year was DY12 YUC registered?

DY12 YUC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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