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YE12 GXG

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,036 mi
Last recorded154,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GXG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 154,036 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 154,036 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 137,039 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 122,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 122,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,593 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,718 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,520 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,648 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 GXG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 GXG, 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 YE12 GXG registered?

YE12 GXG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YE12 GXG 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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