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YA12 EPD

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,691 mi
Last recorded55,691 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EPD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 55,691 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 52,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 52,485 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,113 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 44,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 39,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 39,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 24,137 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 21,936 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 21,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,941 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewall cracking (no cords showing)

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 EPD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA12 EPD, 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 EPD registered?

YA12 EPD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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