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YE12 MXG

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,190 mi
Last recorded133,190 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MXG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 133,190 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 124,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 118,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 113,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,738 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2020 87,961 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f inner faces slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s/f and o/s/f inners getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,227 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,765 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 36,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,526 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 13,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MXG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

YE12 MXG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is YE12 MXG safe to buy?

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