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YK62 VXT

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 89,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,902 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,535 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 56,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 51,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 43,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VXT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

YK62 VXT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 VXT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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