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YB12 GZX

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,487 mi
Last recorded88,487 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 GZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 88,487 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 88,482 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DIM (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DIM (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,022 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,135 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s side repeater intermittent fault

Fail 26 Jun 2023 66,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s side repeater intermittent fault

Pass 8 Jul 2022 59,836 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 47,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,710 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 27,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 W - RUN FLAT (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 W - RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 W - RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,665 miles

both front tyres worn low outer edges.

stone cuts front tyre treads.

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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YB12 GZX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB12 GZX, 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 YB12 GZX registered?

YB12 GZX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is YB12 GZX safe to buy?

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