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YE12 OHP

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,010 mi
Last recorded94,010 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 94,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 89,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,819 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 86,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 80,909 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 75,130 miles

Crankshaft pulley / Vibration damper - Rubber material is splitting / breaking apart.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 75,130 miles

Crankshaft pulley / Vibration damper - Rubber material is splitting / breaking apart.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,876 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,158 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YE12 OHP 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 66.7%.

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 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 OHP, 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 OHP registered?

YE12 OHP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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