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Y24 SYB

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,867 mi
Last recorded95,867 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 SYB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 92,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,864 miles

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

emissions undetected peak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 51,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage to alloy wheel (excessive)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,306 miles

OSR TYRE has a small cut in the outer side wall

Pass 19 May 2015 27,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y24 SYB is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y24 SYB, 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 Y24 SYB registered?

Y24 SYB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is Y24 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y24 SYB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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