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YA12 EFS

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,058 mi
Last recorded160,058 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EFS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 160,058 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 150,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damaged slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 150,201 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe starting to separate and slight exhaust gas blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi causing system to be slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit 1.6-2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to get low approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 134,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 126,010 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 117,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,529 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 109,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,371 miles

nearside headlight cracked, upper bracket broken

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 61,721 miles

front tyres worn/ wearing on outer edges

nearside headlight lens cracked

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,821 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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YA12 EFS 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 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 EFS, 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 YA12 EFS registered?

YA12 EFS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YA12 EFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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