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Y99 TYS

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,587 mi
Last recorded99,587 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 TYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,587 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 96,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 92,518 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 92,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 79,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 67,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,681 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 52,681 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,901 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,568 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 29,566 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y99 TYS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 Y99 TYS, 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 Y99 TYS registered?

Y99 TYS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is Y99 TYS safe to buy?

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