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YK12 MPF

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,515 mi
Last recorded100,515 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MPF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 100,407 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 29 Jun 2023 88,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,065 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,464 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside rear and nearside rear lamps reduced output product on lens

Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,167 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 54,167 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,952 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,989 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant low

Fail 28 Aug 2018 41,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,289 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 24,061 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 MPF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 MPF, 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.

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What year was YK12 MPF registered?

YK12 MPF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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