CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV61 YHX

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,398 mi
Last recorded76,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 YHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2025 76,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,255 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,018 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,167 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 33,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV61 YHX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV61 YHX, 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 FV61 YHX?

You can check the full history of FV61 YHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV61 YHX registered?

FV61 YHX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is FV61 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 YHX shows 12 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 FV61 YHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV61 YHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.