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YD12 LCU

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,627 mi
Last recorded87,627 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,882 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,909 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 53,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,062 miles

all tyres cracked and deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread pattern starting to crack

Offside Front tyre tread pattern starting to crack

Rear rear pads req soon.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,449 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread pattern starting to crack

Offside Front tyre tread pattern starting to crack

Rear rear pads req soon.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,189 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,026 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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YD12 LCU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD12 LCU, 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 YD12 LCU registered?

YD12 LCU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is YD12 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 LCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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