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YE12 HWH

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,538 mi
Last recorded41,538 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HWH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 41,538 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 39,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,454 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under sealed.

Pass 7 May 2021 32,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 29,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 26,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,547 miles

Zero emissions detected

Pass 16 May 2016 16,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 11,560 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 HWH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

YE12 HWH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is YE12 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HWH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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