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YK12 OGC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,639 mi
Last recorded138,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 138,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front coolant low

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 122,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,232 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

pads low allaround

Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,753 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,169 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,436 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,930 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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 OGC is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

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

Is YK12 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 OGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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