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YB61 HVE

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,037 mi
Last recorded140,037 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HVE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 140,037 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 130,957 miles

Offside steering rack slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2024 130,956 miles

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

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2023 123,692 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,709 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 109,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area - strong fume smell (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,568 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,615 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,467 miles

Covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 HVE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

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

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