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YE12 GXH

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,848 mi
Last recorded122,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,848 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 122,848 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 112,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 112,258 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 90,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 80,098 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 67,928 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres close to 2mmm (1.6mm limit)

slight damage to offside front seat belt side stitching

Pass 7 May 2019 62,700 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 56,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,421 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge no cords visible time of test (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 34,009 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 GXH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YE12 GXH, 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 GXH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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