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YE12 HBP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,524 mi
Last recorded141,524 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 141,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 132,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 122,946 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,896 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 85,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking (2.7.3)

Rear Tyres on 3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,854 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 HBP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP registered?

YE12 HBP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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