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Y26 ELN

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 ELN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (temporary tape fitted) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation formed inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,941 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 89,941 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp badly condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,924 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 36,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,909 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,937 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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Y26 ELN is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 Y26 ELN, 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 Y26 ELN registered?

Y26 ELN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is Y26 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 ELN 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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