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YX12 WTY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,083 mi
Last recorded129,083 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 129,083 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 119,054 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 108,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 105,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 93,890 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,922 miles

Front auxilary belt frayed

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

Rear nearside and offside upper shock bump stops deterioated

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,464 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 66,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 51,060 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,040 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 48,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres badly worn on outer shoulders.

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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YX12 WTY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YX12 WTY, 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 YX12 WTY registered?

YX12 WTY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YX12 WTY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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