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YK62 UWZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,286 mi
Last recorded80,286 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UWZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 80,286 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 76,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,465 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 45,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 45,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 41,490 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,923 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 27,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,008 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 UWZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK62 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

YK62 UWZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is YK62 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 UWZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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