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YE12 XNN

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XNN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 118,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 118,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 107,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 94,522 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,293 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,102 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 55,101 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,671 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,333 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XNN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XNN, 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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YE12 XNN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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