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YE12 LFO

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,972 mi
Last recorded139,972 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 139,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre almost on wear indicators

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

signs of a previous fuel leak, no obvious leaks encountered

Pass 15 Jul 2025 131,782 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 131,782 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 122,455 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2023 113,703 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 113,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 103,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,579 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,820 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 LFO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 LFO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YE12 LFO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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