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YS61 BXB

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 BXB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,220 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 94,846 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

coolant low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,357 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement soon (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,167 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,309 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,309 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YS61 BXB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS61 BXB, 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 YS61 BXB registered?

YS61 BXB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is YS61 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 BXB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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