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YB61 XAH

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,671 mi
Last recorded138,671 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 138,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 131,738 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 130,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 121,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,859 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 106,859 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,554 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,596 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,416 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,190 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,272 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 72,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,750 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,838 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 65,577 miles

n/s front tyre feathered

o/s rear tyre scrubbed

Fail 28 May 2014 65,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s front tyre feathered

o/s rear tyre scrubbed

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 XAH is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

YB61 XAH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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