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YE12 LSF

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,348 mi
Last recorded155,348 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LSF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 155,348 miles

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 155,346 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 144,440 miles

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2024 132,387 miles

Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2024 132,387 miles

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

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

Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2023 119,804 miles

Engine/Body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 110,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 110,062 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 93,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 75,829 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 75,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 61,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,635 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 42,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted obstructing view

items moved from drivers view

Pass 12 May 2015 32,709 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 LSF is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LSF, 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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YE12 LSF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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