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YC12 ZFD

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,418 mi
Last recorded136,418 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,418 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 136,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 131,640 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 131,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 119,456 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 110,523 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,511 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 51,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 38,584 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 ZFD is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZFD, 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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What year was YC12 ZFD registered?

YC12 ZFD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YC12 ZFD safe to buy?

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