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YC12 ZBY

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 140,036 miles

Nearside Front top shocker top mount noisey

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2026 140,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top shocker top mount noisey

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2025 126,304 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,848 miles

Front brakes 80% worn

Front suspension arms perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes 70% worn

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,610 miles

Front arm bushes perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 69,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,980 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,613 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,314 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 38,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,797 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 ZBY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

YC12 ZBY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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