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YK62 WDX

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 105,402 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 105,402 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 104,976 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,098 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 103,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 94,192 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,897 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 78,840 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,901 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,921 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 39,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% in rbt (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,588 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 33,588 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 23,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,985 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 WDX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

YK62 WDX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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