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YK12 OEX

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2023 102,109 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 95,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,217 miles

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

engine cover under trays

Pass 14 Mar 2020 81,340 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,827 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,311 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessively ()

Pass 19 Mar 2017 60,891 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 54,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 48,937 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OEX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

YK12 OEX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YK12 OEX safe to buy?

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