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YY61 UEX

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,662 mi
Last recorded82,662 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 UEX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,662 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 80,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 74,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,197 miles

various undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,193 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,156 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,935 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 32,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UEX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UEX, 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

How do I check the history of YY61 UEX?

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What year was YY61 UEX registered?

YY61 UEX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is YY61 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 UEX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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