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YK12 NFD

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,456 mi
Last recorded146,456 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 146,456 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 146,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2025 146,248 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 138,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 122,411 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,414 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,447 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 53,446 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 23 Apr 2016 40,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,428 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 29,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NFD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD registered?

YK12 NFD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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