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YK12 LKA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,202 mi
Last recorded132,202 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 132,202 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,541 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 117,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,914 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp trim missing

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Nearside headlight has water ingress.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,536 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp trim missing.

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre very close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,789 miles

Nearside Front fog light trim missing.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,157 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,437 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,162 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 43,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,102 miles

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2016 21,102 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,038 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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YK12 LKA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YK12 LKA, 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 YK12 LKA registered?

YK12 LKA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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