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YS12 LYU

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,980 mi
Last recorded137,980 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LYU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 137,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 131,831 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,644 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 110,468 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 110,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,724 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 88,060 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre not a run flat

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to blister on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,168 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 LYU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 LYU, 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 YS12 LYU registered?

YS12 LYU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YS12 LYU safe to buy?

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