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YK12 NAU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,857 mi
Last recorded128,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 128,857 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 128,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 109,884 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,782 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 1.82mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 1.76mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2.41 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2.38 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,615 miles

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

uneven wear to front tyre's

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,395 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 NAU 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 91.7%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

YK12 NAU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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