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YE12 HKC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,846 mi
Last recorded103,846 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 103,846 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,603 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2022 97,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

clean emission at time of test no print out issue below plate value

Fail 11 Feb 2021 86,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

clean emission at time of test no print out issue below plate value

Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,817 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,788 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,101 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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 HKC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 HKC registered?

YE12 HKC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is YE12 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HKC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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