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YE62 YWG

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,161 mi
Last recorded127,161 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YWG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 127,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 123,598 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 118,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 114,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,576 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,576 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2019 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,504 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 65,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,814 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 44,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YE62 YWG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE62 YWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE62 YWG registered?

YE62 YWG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YE62 YWG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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