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Y321 NET

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,680 mi
Last recorded78,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY321 NET
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 78,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,865 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 64,865 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 58,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 53,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,141 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 45,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,632 miles

Full under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre not run flat

Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,495 miles

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

wiper blades judder slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,175 miles

ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,703 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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Y321 NET is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y321 NET, 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 Y321 NET registered?

Y321 NET is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is Y321 NET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y321 NET shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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