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YK12 MXN

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,478 mi
Last recorded115,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 115,478 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Near side rear off side rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 106,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 100,398 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 93,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 87,831 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 87,766 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured X2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,818 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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 68,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 68,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,413 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn also excessively deteriorated due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn also excessively deteriorated due to age (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,104 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 MXN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 MXN, 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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YK12 MXN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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