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YF12 ZBD

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,030 mi
Last recorded132,030 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZBD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 132,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 132,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper EXHAUST REAR BOX HEAT SHIELD INSECURE (1X FIXING)

Fail 4 Mar 2024 113,495 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper EXHAUST REAR BOX HEAT SHIELD INSECURE (1X FIXING)

Pass 20 Mar 2023 109,187 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,018 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,379 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,968 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 59,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,675 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 ZBD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

YF12 ZBD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YF12 ZBD safe to buy?

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