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YT12 OWP

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,999 mi
Last recorded171,999 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 164,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 151,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 140,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,157 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,939 miles

O/S/F. Tyre wearing on outside edge

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 OWP is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 OWP, 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 YT12 OWP registered?

YT12 OWP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YT12 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 OWP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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