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YE12 HWM

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,121 mi
Last recorded80,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HWM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 121,757 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 121,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp not working at all (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 67,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,080 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear face of front disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,114 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,837 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 20 Jun 2015 16,111 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 HWM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

YE12 HWM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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