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YK62 UVM

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,027 mi
Last recorded111,027 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UVM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,671 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,734 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,280 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,463 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,944 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,988 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 UVM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK62 UVM, 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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What year was YK62 UVM registered?

YK62 UVM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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