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YC12 YTV

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,344 mi
Last recorded154,344 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YTV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 154,344 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 27 Aug 2024 150,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 145,709 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread close to minimum depth

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread close to minimum depth

Fail 25 Aug 2022 140,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread close to minimum depth

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread close to minimum depth

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 136,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,265 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 126,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,949 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,124 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,373 miles

front wiperblades alittle streaky

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 YTV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

YC12 YTV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is YC12 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YTV 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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