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YE12 GZG

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,194 mi
Last recorded115,194 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GZG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 109,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 109,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,945 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

Fail 19 Aug 2020 94,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,274 miles

rear wiper blade has split ends

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 16 Sep 2017 74,274 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper blade has split ends

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,626 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 GZG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

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

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