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YA12 HDE

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,228 mi
Last recorded67,228 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,228 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 65,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 60,468 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,317 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,406 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 1 Dec 2016 43,486 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,121 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 HDE 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 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 YA12 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

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

Is YA12 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 HDE 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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