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YY61 OAC

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,265 mi
Last recorded171,265 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 OAC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 171,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 171,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 7 Aug 2023 162,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 154,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 150,221 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,819 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 133,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 125,795 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 119,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,466 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 88,157 miles

slight play to o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Jan 2016 88,157 miles

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

slight play to o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,597 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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YY61 OAC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY61 OAC, 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 YY61 OAC registered?

YY61 OAC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is YY61 OAC safe to buy?

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