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EY12 YYZ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,310 mi
Last recorded87,310 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YYZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,843 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 57,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,812 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,289 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 46,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,519 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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EY12 YYZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EY12 YYZ, 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.

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What year was EY12 YYZ registered?

EY12 YYZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EY12 YYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 YYZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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