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LC12 YFR

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,156 mi
Last recorded77,156 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YFR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 77,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,396 miles

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

metal brake pipes at rear starting to rust

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,421 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 73,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,325 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 70,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,606 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 45,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 26,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 16,464 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,164 miles

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LC12 YFR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC12 YFR, 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 LC12 YFR registered?

LC12 YFR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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