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YB12 XMV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,906 mi
Last recorded108,906 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,906 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 108,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 99,540 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,650 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 82,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 91Y RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 70,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,007 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working Wing Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 68,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 68,795 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 60,788 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 48,566 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres 3mm 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,650 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under-body components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,357 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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YB12 XMV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMV, 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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YB12 XMV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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