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YE12 WTU

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,406 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,007 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

under tray & engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,952 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 34,037 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,025 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 WTU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

YE12 WTU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is YE12 WTU safe to buy?

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