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YE62 BXF

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 81,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,159 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,075 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Shocker dust boot adrift

Offside Front Shocker dust boot split/perished

Fail 30 Oct 2023 71,156 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shocker dust boot split /perished.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Shocker dust boot adrift

Offside Front Shocker dust boot split/perished

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,262 miles

both front shocker dust boots insecure

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr shocker dust boot insecure

nsr tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2022 68,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front shocker dust boots insecure

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr shocker dust boot insecure

nsr tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,996 miles

N/s/r O/s/r shocker dust boot adrift.

O/s/f N/s/f shocker dust boots adrift. perished.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,693 miles

Front Exhaust flex weak

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,686 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Aug 2017 48,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,223 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 BXF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BXF, 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 YE62 BXF registered?

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

Is YE62 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 BXF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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