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YE12 LSV

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,849 mi
Last recorded71,849 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LSV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 71,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 71,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,279 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,759 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 67,759 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 42,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 34,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,432 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,466 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 20,130 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 19,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 LSV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

YE12 LSV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is YE12 LSV safe to buy?

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