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YE12 HWC

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 105,094 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 105,094 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 97,240 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front slight damage to front bumper

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 94,444 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to nsf bumper

Pass 11 May 2023 87,516 miles

wiper blades not fitted correctly, but not likely to fall off

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

Fail 11 May 2023 87,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

wiper blades not fitted correctly, but not likely to fall off

Pass 12 May 2022 79,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,319 miles

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

Rear Unable to inspect rear seats or seat belts.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 79,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Unable to inspect rear seats or seat belts.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,010 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detatched

Exhaust system corroding

Floor covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2020 79,006 miles

Nearside 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

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detatched

Exhaust system corroding

Floor covers fitted

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

Pass 30 May 2019 68,401 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 68,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 54,575 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,352 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,508 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,606 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 HWC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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