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YE12 GXX

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,415 mi
Last recorded188,415 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GXX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 188,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 177,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 157,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 157,733 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 139,080 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 120,706 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 102,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 96,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 85,991 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 72,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 56,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,574 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 GXX is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

YE12 GXX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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