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YK12 MVD

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,072 mi
Last recorded109,072 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MVD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 109,072 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 91,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 73,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,435 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,826 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 42,826 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2018 38,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 25,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 18,476 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 MVD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD registered?

YK12 MVD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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