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BN12 YHG

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,746 mi
Last recorded96,746 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YHG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,746 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 77,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,256 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 60,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,625 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,957 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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BN12 YHG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN12 YHG, 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 BN12 YHG registered?

BN12 YHG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BN12 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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