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YS61 OLU

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,079 mi
Last recorded160,079 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 OLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 160,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2025 156,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 156,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 153,842 miles

substance on internal windscreen (glue)

Fail 28 Mar 2024 153,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

substance on internal windscreen (glue)

Pass 3 Apr 2023 150,879 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 150,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 146,434 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

Fail 26 Mar 2022 146,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 3 Apr 2021 144,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2021 144,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 129,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no liquid delivery (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no liquid delivery (3.5 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad wear warning lit,though pads good (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,008 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 84,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,373 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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YS61 OLU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OLU, 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 YS61 OLU registered?

YS61 OLU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is YS61 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 OLU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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