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YF12 OCO

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 OCO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2024 66,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,319 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,296 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected in outer bush(driver side outer bush)

Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,151 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,503 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,302 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,119 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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YF12 OCO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF12 OCO, 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 YF12 OCO registered?

YF12 OCO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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