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EX12 YXT

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,933 mi
Last recorded42,933 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 41,310 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 41,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,982 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 35,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,933 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,616 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,126 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING.BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM AND NEARSIDE REAR HAS A NAIL IN IT

Pass 22 Feb 2015 12,550 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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EX12 YXT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 EX12 YXT, 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 EX12 YXT registered?

EX12 YXT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 YXT 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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