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YE12 NCF

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,785 mi
Last recorded150,785 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 150,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 147,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light dull needs cleaning (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 144,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 138,709 miles

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

Offside Front Lower fog light lens damaged. but does not effect light efficiency

Fail 9 Mar 2023 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light lens damaged. but does not effect light efficiency

Pass 16 Mar 2022 134,019 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs slightly lipped

brake wear indicator illuminated but all brake pads above spec

Fail 16 Mar 2022 134,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs slightly lipped

brake wear indicator illuminated but all brake pads above spec

Pass 20 Mar 2021 125,531 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 125,531 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 117,860 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,473 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and edges bald (4.1.E.1)

all tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,598 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 NCF is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

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

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