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YK12 LXA

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,842 mi
Last recorded91,842 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre worn down to wear markers 2mm tread on time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slght play in front bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre worn on wear markers 2mm tread at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 91,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre worn down to wear markers 2mm tread on time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slght play in front bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre worn on wear markers 2mm tread at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,020 miles

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,937 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,480 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2020 66,776 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,617 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2018 54,021 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,243 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,038 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,038 miles

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

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 LXA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXA, 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 YK12 LXA?

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What year was YK12 LXA registered?

YK12 LXA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YK12 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 LXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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