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YS12 BXY

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,961 mi
Last recorded125,961 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 125,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 119,060 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Apr 2024 109,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 102,690 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,883 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,867 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YS12 BXY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YS12 BXY, 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 YS12 BXY registered?

YS12 BXY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YS12 BXY safe to buy?

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