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YB61 GVN

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 GVN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER INSIDE. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,007 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 61,084 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 53,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated REAR PADS (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 28 May 2019 53,417 miles

Front Position lamp not working X2 NSF/OSF (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 225/40 18. SHOULD BE 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35 18. RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated REAR PADS (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 45,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,962 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 18,695 miles

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect

under engine and floor covers fitted unable to inspect fully

Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,259 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 GVN is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

YB61 GVN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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