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YC12 YTJ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,023 mi
Last recorded79,023 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,534 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,932 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 57,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 53,199 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 50,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,389 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,781 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has bad surface cracking

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish has surface cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,140 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

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 YTJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

YC12 YTJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YC12 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YTJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC12 YTJ have outstanding finance?

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