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YT12 OUP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OUP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 111,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,831 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn/corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split/defective

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,028 miles

Zero emission read due to rev restriction.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 28,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,484 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YT12 OUP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT12 OUP, 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 YT12 OUP registered?

YT12 OUP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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