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YG12 TYK

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,762 mi
Last recorded88,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,762 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 88,756 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 86,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2024 84,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 74,031 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,638 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 53,638 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 30,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,773 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,449 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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YG12 TYK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG12 TYK, 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

How do I check the history of YG12 TYK?

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What year was YG12 TYK registered?

YG12 TYK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YG12 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 TYK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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