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YE12 HPO

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,962 mi
Last recorded155,962 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HPO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 155,962 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2025 147,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water contamination (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2024 142,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 136,182 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 133,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 125,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,599 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,658 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HPO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HPO, 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 HPO registered?

YE12 HPO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is YE12 HPO safe to buy?

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