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YG62 SWW

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SWW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 125,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 109,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,149 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 99,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 80,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,849 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 51,714 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 38,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,216 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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YG62 SWW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG62 SWW, 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 YG62 SWW registered?

YG62 SWW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YG62 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 SWW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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