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YE12 HYW

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,065 mi
Last recorded66,065 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,065 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 65,859 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2021 58,082 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 58,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,388 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders (225/40x18 RF)

Pass 22 May 2019 51,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 45,917 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 45,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre three screws in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2017 39,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under cover's fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 31,634 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 22,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HYW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

YE12 HYW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YE12 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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