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YB61 FBK

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

243,536 mi
Last recorded243,536 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 FBK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 243,536 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 235,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 221,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 221,958 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 205,447 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 205,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 194,656 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Feb 2020 188,740 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 188,740 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 164,217 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 139,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2018 139,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,788 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,171 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades smearing

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 FBK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

YB61 FBK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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