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YT12 OVP

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,637 mi
Last recorded126,637 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 126,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut upper mount slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 126,637 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut upper mount slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 122,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush O/s + N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear rubber dampener connection to diff perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s + N/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,297 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,297 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,869 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2021 92,896 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,345 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2019 71,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn out on edge

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn out on edge

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,176 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YT12 OVP is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT12 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

YT12 OVP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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