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YR12 BWK

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,815 mi
Last recorded75,815 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BWK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 75,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 71,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,243 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel is slightly binding

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,595 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 16,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR12 BWK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YR12 BWK, 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 YR12 BWK registered?

YR12 BWK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YR12 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 BWK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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