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YF61 NLU

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 NLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 141,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 139,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 134,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 128,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 125,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 125,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 115,181 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 115,080 miles

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

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 103,446 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,191 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,191 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,008 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 75,696 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,790 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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YF61 NLU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YF61 NLU, 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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YF61 NLU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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