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YE12 HLR

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,122 mi
Last recorded78,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,122 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 78,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,985 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,760 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 42,749 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HLR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

YE12 HLR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is YE12 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HLR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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