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YB61 GYS

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,716 mi
Last recorded137,716 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 137,716 miles

Boot difficult to open

Both sides front and N/S/R shocker covers split and insecure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and worn edges N/S cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fited

Pass 21 Dec 2024 121,933 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 111,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,512 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,170 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,984 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 74,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 69,810 miles

Offside Front Slight play in of steering arm

Pass 15 May 2018 59,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 53,809 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 51,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GYS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

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

Is YB61 GYS safe to buy?

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