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YF12 MZW

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,882 mi
Last recorded43,882 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 MZW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 43,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 30,802 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 30,801 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,487 miles

Offside Front wiper judders slightly

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 23,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 19,534 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,073 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer egde

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,756 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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YF12 MZW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF12 MZW, 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 YF12 MZW registered?

YF12 MZW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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