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YA12 FEH

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,909 mi
Last recorded145,909 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 145,909 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2025 138,376 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 138,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 130,365 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 122,531 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 122,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front susp arm big bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front susp arm big bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 112,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,311 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 104,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 93,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,097 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,615 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,421 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FEH is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA12 FEH, 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 FEH registered?

YA12 FEH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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