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GL12 YPK

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YPK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 144,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 144,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 reading 2.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp full of water! (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board pipe from top of dpf is hanging off and away from sensor and the gases are filling up the engine compartment and entering car (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 139,832 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 139,832 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 135,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 130,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,224 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 116,757 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 116,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 100,977 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 94,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,904 miles

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

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

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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GL12 YPK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL12 YPK, 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 GL12 YPK registered?

GL12 YPK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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