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YB12 CYW

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,190 mi
Last recorded147,190 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 CYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 147,190 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 May 2021 135,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo joint flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion from lack of use

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 135,357 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements broken will not turn off lights (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp to turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to turbo joint leaking at clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 135,332 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to turbo joint leaking at clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 121,872 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 121,743 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 105,458 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 105,386 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 87,486 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 70,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads approx 2-3 mm remaining

rear brake pads approx 3mm remaining

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 CYW is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CYW, 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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YB12 CYW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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