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YR12 NUO

2012 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,554 mi
Last recorded126,554 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NUO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 126,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,304 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine, under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of soot EGR and transmission tunnel

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,811 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 88,810 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 85,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front day time running light not working advise attention

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

handbrake only just met minimum requirements 16% advise attention

Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,126 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

handbrake only just met minimum requirements 16% advise attention

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 55,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,067 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,674 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NUO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Orange 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 YR12 NUO, 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 YR12 NUO?

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What year was YR12 NUO registered?

YR12 NUO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YR12 NUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 NUO 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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