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YF61 YNK

2012 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,860 mi
Last recorded77,860 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 YNK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,113 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 59,618 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 59,618 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,653 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 38,653 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,797 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,329 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,299 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 15,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,756 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 YNK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc 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 YF61 YNK, 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 YF61 YNK registered?

YF61 YNK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is YF61 YNK safe to buy?

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