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YK62 OKJ

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,259 mi
Last recorded108,259 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 103,500 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,577 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,153 miles

Very slight play in O/S tie rod

Fail 24 Aug 2021 85,153 miles

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

Very slight play in O/S tie rod

Pass 26 Sep 2020 674,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 57,399 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,832 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,487 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 32,485 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,571 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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YK62 OKJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YK62 OKJ, 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.

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YK62 OKJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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