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YK62 VNN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,527 mi
Last recorded75,527 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 75,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,548 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 42,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,545 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))

offside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,187 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 VNN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

YK62 VNN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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