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YE12 GMV

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,516 mi
Last recorded135,516 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 135,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 125,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 116,661 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,562 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 94,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 78,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,519 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI WEAK...

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 46,587 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,723 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 GMV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YE12 GMV, 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 GMV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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