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YB61 CCU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,294 mi
Last recorded83,294 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 CCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 83,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 72,395 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,105 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 66,915 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads are not worn close to legal limit

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 66,915 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads are not worn close to legal limit

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,951 miles

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

offside parking brake low

Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,138 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 28,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CCU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CCU, 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

How do I check the history of YB61 CCU?

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What year was YB61 CCU registered?

YB61 CCU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is YB61 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 CCU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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