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YE12 HFB

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,609 mi
Last recorded78,609 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 78,609 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 16 May 2025 75,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 72,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45X17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45X17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner tie rod slight knock when rocked side to side (when jacked up)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45X17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 62,725 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,000 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 41,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,998 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 HFB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

YE12 HFB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is YE12 HFB safe to buy?

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