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YD12 YCP

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,278 mi
Last recorded71,278 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YCP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 55,035 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 55,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 51,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 47,319 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 32,369 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 22,658 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,574 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 15,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 13,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 11,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 8,774 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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YD12 YCP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD12 YCP, 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 YD12 YCP registered?

YD12 YCP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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