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YC12 YSE

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,328 mi
Last recorded107,328 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,328 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,653 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 98,653 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,858 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Jet and cover missing allowing fluid to come out but not hitting Lights. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,420 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,973 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 66,642 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative actuator arm broken and levelling device adrift from mounting (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 54,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre 4.mm

Nearside Rear tyre 4.mm

Offside Front tyre 5.mm

Offside Rear tyre 4.mm

rear brake pads wearing thin 80% worn

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 35,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,862 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,297 miles

all tyres have slight wear on inner 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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YC12 YSE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

YC12 YSE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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