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EY12 YKT

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YKT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 122,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,272 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

windscreen stone chips o/s upper

Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers making inspection difficult

Fail 25 Feb 2022 93,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

under covers making inspection difficult

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,414 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,100 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Both front tyres low tread

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,442 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,803 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,700 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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EY12 YKT 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 EY12 YKT, 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 EY12 YKT registered?

EY12 YKT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 YKT safe to buy?

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