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YB61 GOE

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 GOE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 115,048 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,817 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50-17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50-17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,674 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,683 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2021 75,683 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,576 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Jun 2017 47,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 23,954 miles

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 GOE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 GOE, 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 GOE registered?

YB61 GOE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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