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YE12 MZT

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,856 mi
Last recorded80,856 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MZT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,856 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 80,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 75,804 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 75,804 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 71,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 66,984 miles

Front Under tray fitted not allowing fully inspection front and rear

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,824 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 56,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 52,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 47,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working led unit in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,313 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 MZT is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

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

Is YE12 MZT safe to buy?

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Does YE12 MZT have outstanding finance?

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