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YE12 GKL

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,428 mi
Last recorded188,428 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 188,428 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 188,419 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 174,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 165,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 151,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 131,742 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads worn unevenly across axle

front wipers smearing lightly

Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front inner brake pads low

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,335 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on dash (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on dash (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,190 miles

advise brake light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

advise near side rear tyre slight sidewall damage

advise vehicle has under body plastics fitted obscuring some components also engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,882 miles

front brake discs pitted on edges.

nail in n/s/r tyre centre tread.

Pass 6 May 2015 25,839 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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YE12 GKL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YE12 GKL, 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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YE12 GKL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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