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YE12 HYY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,204 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 67,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 51,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,430 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,039 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 HYY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

YE12 HYY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YE12 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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