BMW 118
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
A12 YLLMOT history
A12 YLL is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 132,407 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,325 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 YLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 YLL was last recorded at 132,407 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 12,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,327 miles · 12 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,080 miles
- Average per year
- 9,325 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,407 miles
- 2024 – 120,327 miles
- 2023 – 115,743 miles
- 2022 – 102,425 miles
- 2021 – 95,037 miles
- 2020 – 84,939 miles
- 2019 – 75,279 miles
- 2018 – 68,083 miles
- 2017 – 62,141 miles
- 2016 – 54,913 miles
- 2015 – 47,601 miles
- 2014 – 35,500 miles
- 2013 – 21,915 miles
- 2012 – 9,226 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,407 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPB efficiency bit low o/s
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,407 miles (+12,080)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,407 miles
- Test number
- 883013334573
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPB efficiency bit low o/s
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass120,327 miles (+4,584)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 120,327 miles
- Test number
- 571628222423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,743 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 115,743 miles
- Test number
- 194785736677
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail115,743 miles (+13,318)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,743 miles
- Test number
- 472269588786
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass102,425 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 102,425 miles
- Test number
- 406476245334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail102,425 miles (+7,388)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,425 miles
- Test number
- 563255194125
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,037 miles (+10,098)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 95,037 miles
- Test number
- 762123699845
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
Pass84,939 miles (+9,660)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 84,939 miles
- Test number
- 765356650254
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
Pass75,279 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 75,279 miles
- Test number
- 531262365599
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail75,254 miles (+7,171)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,254 miles
- Test number
- 159407876223
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass68,083 miles (+5,942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,083 miles
- Test number
- 130806883034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass62,141 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 62,141 miles
- Test number
- 753998875386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower hub bush worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower hub bush worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail62,141 miles (+7,228)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,141 miles
- Test number
- 524313143752
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' circular device (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' dash cam (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' dash cam wire (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower hub bush worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower hub bush worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass54,913 miles (+7,312)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,913 miles
- Test number
- 253344222678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,601 miles (+12,101)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 47,601 miles
- Test number
- 235249235166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,500 miles (+13,585)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 35,500 miles
- Test number
- 578238084058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,915 miles (+12,689)4 advisories11 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 21,915 miles
- Test number
- 487695603147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteALL DOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
- NoteALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
- NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH
- NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS A SLIGHT BIND
- NoteOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass9,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 9,226 miles
- Test number
- 217105612100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 YLL
- Does A12 YLL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A12 YLL expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A12 YLL?
- The MOT on A12 YLL expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A12 YLL done?
- A12 YLL was recorded at 132,407 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 9,325 miles a year.
- Has A12 YLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 YLL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on A12 YLL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on A12 YLL find?
- A12 YLL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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