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YK12 NDV

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 129,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 129,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 120,314 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Mar 2022 120,314 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush ,front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,500 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 73,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,726 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 33,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 NDV 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 69.2%.

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 NDV, 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

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What year was YK12 NDV registered?

YK12 NDV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is YK12 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 NDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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