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YE12 LSL

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,904 mi
Last recorded167,904 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LSL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 167,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 151,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,027 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,593 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 112,076 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 102,081 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2019 86,780 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,912 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,912 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,866 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 LSL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

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

Is YE12 LSL safe to buy?

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