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YS12 BYU

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,725 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,019 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 75,014 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,910 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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YS12 BYU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

YS12 BYU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is YS12 BYU safe to buy?

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