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YK12 OUB

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,263 mi
Last recorded104,263 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OUB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 104,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 97,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 86,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,116 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,886 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,195 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,137 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,316 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,153 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 OUB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK12 OUB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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