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YA12 FBD

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,413 mi
Last recorded126,413 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 FBD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,612 miles

rear bump stops splitting

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,167 miles

Minor cracks on the O/S/F tyre tread

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 41,597 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 41,597 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YA12 FBD is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YA12 FBD, 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 YA12 FBD registered?

YA12 FBD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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