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YK12 TYA

2012 BMW 318

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,491 mi
Last recorded74,491 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31883,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 TYA
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 74,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,226 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 69,226 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,508 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (both rear inner sills slight corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 61,508 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (2x bulges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (strongly advise) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (both rear inner sills slight corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (both rear inner sills slight corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 49,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 44,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2017 30,764 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 30,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,875 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 24,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,640 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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YK12 TYA is a 2012 BMW 318 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,554 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK12 TYA is a 2012 BMW 318, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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