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GE61 YLE

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,250 mi
Last recorded159,250 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE61 YLE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 159,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 159,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect both plates no spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 152,481 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 152,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect European headlight fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect European headlight fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 144,679 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 144,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 140,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 132,644 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,289 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 119,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,418 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,721 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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GE61 YLE 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 82.4%.

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 GE61 YLE, 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 GE61 YLE registered?

GE61 YLE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is GE61 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GE61 YLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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