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YB61 GHK

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,754 mi
Last recorded100,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 GHK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 100,754 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,728 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 89,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 80,982 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,695 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,441 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 58,441 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 51,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,577 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GHK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

YB61 GHK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is YB61 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 GHK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB61 GHK have outstanding finance?

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