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YK12 PVO

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,690 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking/ perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs worn/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 68,337 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 64,398 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre got 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre got 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PVO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

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

Is YK12 PVO safe to buy?

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