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YE12 MBV

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,777 mi
Last recorded98,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 98,777 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 98,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,380 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 80,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,914 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity reduced

Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,326 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2021 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,376 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jul 2019 53,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2018 44,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 May 2018 44,323 miles

Central Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2017 37,858 miles

engine covers / under trays

n/s/f tyre has cut

o/s/r tyre has cut

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,354 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 21,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 MBV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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