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YT62 BKF

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,797 mi
Last recorded141,797 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 141,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 141,795 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 131,876 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 131,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Surface Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Shoulder Worn To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 115,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 115,595 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 108,397 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 108,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 103,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2021 99,823 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2020 97,773 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 91,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 77,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 77,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 66,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 225/45 r 17 91 w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 225/45 r 17 91 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,562 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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YT62 BKF 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 YT62 BKF, 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 YT62 BKF registered?

YT62 BKF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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