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YB61 BYK

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,747 mi
Last recorded126,747 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 BYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 126,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2024 126,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 109,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 109,595 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted metal looking trim is broken front grill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad worn down to indicator light displayed on the dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm slightly damaged wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,388 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2021 79,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 58,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,157 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,469 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,775 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,293 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 BYK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

YB61 BYK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is YB61 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 BYK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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