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YP61 LCA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 LCA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 117,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,807 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,881 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 96,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,956 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,146 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 83,726 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 78,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,713 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front wearing more on outer edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,681 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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YP61 LCA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP61 LCA, 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

How do I check the history of YP61 LCA?

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What year was YP61 LCA registered?

YP61 LCA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is YP61 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 LCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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