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YK12 NLR

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 93,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 92,711 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 90,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 86,033 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on inner shoulder! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,984 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 74,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +worn to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 71,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (245/35/r18/88y/RF) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (245/35/r18/88y/RF) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing exess wear on inner edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/shoulder showing wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,554 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 NLR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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