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YE12 MUB

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,052 mi
Last recorded105,052 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 105,052 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,719 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 97,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,936 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm play

Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevent ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,434 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,433 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 34,893 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 May 2016 30,956 miles

Offside Rear run flat tyre has been repaired poorly

Pass 12 May 2015 23,697 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 MUB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MUB, 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 MUB registered?

YE12 MUB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 MUB safe to buy?

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