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YCZ 9300

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 9300
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 79,456 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward most bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear registration lamp very dull

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 79,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward most bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear registration lamp very dull

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,686 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 66,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,737 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted throughout

Fail 24 Oct 2023 61,694 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,175 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,346 miles

Front Tyres worn on the outer edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,346 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,878 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,682 miles

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

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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YCZ 9300 is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCZ 9300, 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 YCZ 9300 registered?

YCZ 9300 is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YCZ 9300 safe to buy?

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