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YR12 OKZ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,796 mi
Last recorded154,796 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OKZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 154,796 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 154,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 144,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 133,118 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,373 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,373 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,620 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 56,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,047 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 40,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,830 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,705 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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YR12 OKZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR12 OKZ, 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 YR12 OKZ registered?

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

Is YR12 OKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 OKZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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