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YK12 VVL

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,175 mi
Last recorded161,175 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 161,175 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 161,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 141,241 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 141,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 125,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,266 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,629 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 19,760 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 VVL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

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

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