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YB61 BTX

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,894 mi
Last recorded99,894 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 BTX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 99,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2025 99,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 97,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,636 miles

Condensation in both headlights

Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,648 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,528 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 57,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,273 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 36,273 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,371 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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YB61 BTX is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB61 BTX, 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 YB61 BTX registered?

YB61 BTX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is YB61 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 BTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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