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YA12 YNC

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,407 mi
Last recorded93,407 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YNC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 93,407 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Both number plate lamps dim

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop spit and dust cover insecure

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,498 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Both number plate lamps dim

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2024 86,498 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Both number plate lamps dim

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,484 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 81,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,580 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 76,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,664 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 72,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,633 miles

Offside play in steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2020 69,633 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and nail in tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside play in steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2020 69,626 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,374 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,219 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,890 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,946 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 9 Oct 2015 37,946 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 6 Jul 2015 33,451 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Both front tyres are worn from the edges

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 YNC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YNC, 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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YA12 YNC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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