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YK62 UMC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UMC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,864 miles

Brake fluid change due - message on dash

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,430 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 86,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,153 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Sep 2017 52,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,678 miles

Oil leak diff area ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,688 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 25,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 UMC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMC, 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 YK62 UMC registered?

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

Is YK62 UMC safe to buy?

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