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YK12 USU

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,372 mi
Last recorded131,372 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,372 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 131,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,070 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 78,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both front tyres bald on inner edges very close to exposing cords

Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,862 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,225 miles

o/s side repeater appears to have an intermittent fault

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,409 miles

o/s/f foglamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,125 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,694 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 USU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 USU, 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 USU registered?

YK12 USU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YK12 USU safe to buy?

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