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YK12 LLA

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,347 mi
Last recorded101,347 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 101,347 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 101,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,409 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 90,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 74,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 70,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,431 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,743 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 25,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,006 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 LLA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YK12 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

YK12 LLA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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