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YB12 HDH

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,956 mi
Last recorded56,956 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HDH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 56,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp damp

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2026 56,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp damp

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,533 miles

Central Under tray loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 46,835 miles

covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,990 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,220 miles

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

coolant level below min

Fail 15 Feb 2022 39,220 miles

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

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

coolant level below min

Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,556 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HDH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB12 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

YB12 HDH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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