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YR62 EWC

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,681 mi
Last recorded80,681 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 80,081 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted worse one (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Wheel arch adrift-cable tied

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Possible ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Defect/lump both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 70,022 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted worse one (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Wheel arch adrift-cable tied

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Possible ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Defect/lump both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,526 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,586 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 60,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,583 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 53,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,742 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,412 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 46,410 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,735 miles

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

emission not detected

Fail 27 Sep 2019 42,735 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

emission not detected

Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,288 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,911 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,911 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 17,900 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn one edge (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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YR62 EWC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YR62 EWC, 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 YR62 EWC registered?

YR62 EWC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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