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YE12 LMY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,023 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,405 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 75,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,938 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 May 2017 31,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,950 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 LMY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

YE12 LMY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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