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YE12 LZG

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,723 mi
Last recorded123,723 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 123,723 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 123,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 116,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 108,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,192 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,076 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,110 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,257 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 LZG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

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

Is YE12 LZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LZG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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