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YF62 AUA

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,827 mi
Last recorded116,827 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 116,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 106,770 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Fog light unit slightly loose

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking on exhaust

Fail 19 Mar 2025 106,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Fog light unit slightly loose

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking on exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking on exhaust DPF. NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder slightly worn, cracking ,perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 77,809 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder slightly worn, cracking ,perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,613 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 62,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,192 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 61,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,393 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,317 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,191 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

under covers/trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,242 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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YF62 AUA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver 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 YF62 AUA, 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 YF62 AUA registered?

YF62 AUA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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