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WP61 YPL

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 YPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 61,838 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nail in nearside rear tyre 205/55/R16

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,230 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 59,225 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,649 miles

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 31 Aug 2019 41,518 miles

Engine cover and under trays masking some components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,107 miles

engine cover 7 undertrays hiding some components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,013 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,177 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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WP61 YPL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WP61 YPL, 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 WP61 YPL registered?

WP61 YPL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is WP61 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 YPL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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