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YC12 LBF

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,423 mi
Last recorded152,423 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 152,423 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Slight Play In Inner Control Arm. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 141,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,922 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 120,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 69,464 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 39,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 12,614 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC12 LBF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 LBF, 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 YC12 LBF registered?

YC12 LBF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 LBF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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