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YC12 YHD

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,585 mi
Last recorded75,585 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YHD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,585 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 75,585 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 67,654 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,562 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 62,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 58,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 54,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn very low on inner and outer tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,584 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 14,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cracking

Offside Front tyre has age cracking

Fail 16 May 2016 14,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has age cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has age cracking

Offside Rear tyre has nail in thread

Offside Rear tyre is bold on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,074 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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YC12 YHD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YC12 YHD, 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 YC12 YHD registered?

YC12 YHD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is YC12 YHD safe to buy?

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