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YK12 OFC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,578 mi
Last recorded167,578 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OFC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 167,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 157,634 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 157,634 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021 146,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 138,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 129,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 129,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 116,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Slight grabbing of brakes

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Slight grabbing of brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,050 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (cracked) (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (cracked) (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (cracked) (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (cracked) (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (cracked) (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (cracked) (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (cracked) (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,151 miles

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

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 OFC is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

YK12 OFC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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