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YR62 TVC

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,441 mi
Last recorded80,441 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 80,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge / tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 80,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge / tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,660 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 245/35R18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 74,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 245/35R18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 71,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Position lamp not working led bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working led bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 66,789 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2020 61,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 50,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 43,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit this tyre is on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit this tyre is on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 35,417 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,673 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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YR62 TVC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TVC, 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 YR62 TVC registered?

YR62 TVC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YR62 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 TVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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