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YA12 EEM

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,058 mi
Last recorded111,058 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,879 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,018 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 100,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,810 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,865 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,775 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,328 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit(bald on shoulder)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,536 miles

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

front wheels damaged

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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YA12 EEM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YA12 EEM, 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 YA12 EEM registered?

YA12 EEM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YA12 EEM safe to buy?

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