CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB61 FYC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,153 mi
Last recorded114,153 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 FYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 23 Jul 2024 102,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 83,120 miles

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2023 83,120 miles

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

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 66,066 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 66,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,368 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,152 miles

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

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 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,969 miles

Front shock absorber gaiters split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,357 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,660 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,660 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,449 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB61 FYC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYC, 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

How do I check the history of YB61 FYC?

You can check the full history of YB61 FYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB61 FYC registered?

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

Is YB61 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 FYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB61 FYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB61 FYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.