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YE12 HCG

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,083 mi
Last recorded120,083 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,619 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 116,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 113,191 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,778 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 9 Nov 2021 99,692 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack to O/S of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 99,679 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining spring missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack to O/S of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 91,139 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 91,129 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 70,358 miles

Rear Advice parking brake service on max travel

Fail 15 Jun 2019 70,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Advice parking brake service on max travel

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,593 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 50,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,740 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HCG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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