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YB61 EXU

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,288 mi
Last recorded101,288 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 EXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 101,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 88,113 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2024 74,562 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2023 68,489 miles

Damage to front of vehicle.

Offside Front Very slight play in o/s of steering rack??

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 52,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 29,182 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 18,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 10,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,080 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 EXU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

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

Is YB61 EXU safe to buy?

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