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YY12 OAS

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,730 mi
Last recorded79,730 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 OAS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front steering/suspension slight knock

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,128 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,277 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YY12 OAS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY12 OAS, 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 YY12 OAS registered?

YY12 OAS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 OAS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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