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YB61 CKL

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,894 mi
Last recorded103,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 CKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,894 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2025 96,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 81,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,795 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,442 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 56,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,098 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 30,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front & Rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre close too limit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,559 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 CKL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CKL, 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 CKL registered?

YB61 CKL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is YB61 CKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 CKL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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