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YB12 CYT

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,434 mi
Last recorded107,434 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 CYT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 104,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 89,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 82,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 72,715 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2018 66,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2017 54,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 42,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,933 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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YB12 CYT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YB12 CYT, 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 YB12 CYT registered?

YB12 CYT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YB12 CYT safe to buy?

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