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YC12 YSF

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,987 mi
Last recorded93,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YSF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,866 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,940 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Pass 4 Feb 2023 73,787 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,954 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 61,873 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,957 miles

front tyres are low outer edges.

rear tyre treads are low.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,923 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 20,829 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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YC12 YSF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YSF, 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 YC12 YSF registered?

YC12 YSF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YC12 YSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YSF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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