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YB61 CXA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,470 mi
Last recorded130,470 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 130,470 miles

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

Nearside Weak headlight pattern

Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,493 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 111,493 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 89,041 miles

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 13 Apr 2023 77,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,625 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 70,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 49,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 41,945 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 38,415 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2015 33,073 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills have covers fitted

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 CXA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

YB61 CXA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is YB61 CXA safe to buy?

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