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YY62 SZW

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 SZW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2021 132,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 115,657 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 92,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,632 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,396 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,367 miles

Nearside Front both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,984 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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YY62 SZW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YY62 SZW, 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 YY62 SZW registered?

YY62 SZW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is YY62 SZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 SZW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY62 SZW have outstanding finance?

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