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YB61 DRV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 DRV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,673 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just passed test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 91,489 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 91,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,398 miles

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust boots split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,264 miles

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

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust boots split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,563 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 69,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,764 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,669 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DRV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 DRV, 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.

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What year was YB61 DRV registered?

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

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