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YE62 BSX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,087 mi
Last recorded190,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BSX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 190,087 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 181,629 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated but pads not excessively worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped on edges causing sensor wire to wear through & illuminate pad warning lamp prematurely. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 181,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated but pads not excessively worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped on edges causing sensor wire to wear through & illuminate pad warning lamp prematurely. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 165,762 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 165,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 142,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,068 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))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,496 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,040 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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YE62 BSX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YE62 BSX, 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 YE62 BSX registered?

YE62 BSX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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