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YK12 NNO

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,931 mi
Last recorded93,931 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 93,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2025 92,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,931 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 89,931 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 89,367 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 89,367 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,563 miles

Front Under Guards Fitted Obscuring Some Suspension Components

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,826 miles

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

oil low

service light on

Fail 29 Aug 2018 63,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil low

service light on

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,974 miles

Advise 4 wheel alignment due to tyre wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% Worn (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

N/S/F Tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,746 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 46,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,311 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 NNO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 NNO, 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 NNO registered?

YK12 NNO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YK12 NNO safe to buy?

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