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YE12 GXO

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 99,391 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,437 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,509 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,509 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,490 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mkm now (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres stepped tread

wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,363 miles

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

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

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 GXO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GXO, 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 YE12 GXO registered?

YE12 GXO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is YE12 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 GXO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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