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FP12 YPL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,759 mi
Last recorded143,759 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 YPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 143,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing/bumper been taped not insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean up slight reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 143,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall damage/tear ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing/bumper been taped not insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean up slight reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seep advise renew (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front bumper been taped up

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deterioration/weak

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 11 Nov 2024 139,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad worn to wear sensor light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seep advise renew (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front bumper been taped up

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deterioration/weak

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 1 Nov 2023 129,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper been taped

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge inner sidewall cracking poor under load opening advise replace no cords/ply exposed at time

exhaust flexi deteriorating weak

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged been taped

Fail 24 Oct 2022 120,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall under load cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall under load tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged been taped

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,252 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres slight cracking under load no cords/ply exposed at time.

Fail 1 Nov 2021 114,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside tyres slight cracking under load no cords/ply exposed at time.

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency lower than offside it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to front bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,747 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,677 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 79,326 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 56,786 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP12 YPL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP12 YPL, 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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FP12 YPL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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