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YF12 ZBT

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZBT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,209 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 71,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 67,008 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on display

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 10 May 2023 57,561 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 57,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,073 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 38,891 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 34,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer tread areas

engine covers, Sill covers and under trays fitted

surface corrosion forming on all brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2016 31,279 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit recommend attention very soon (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres worn on outer tread areas

engine covers, Sill covers and under trays fitted

surface corrosion forming on all brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,867 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 ZBT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

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

Is YF12 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 ZBT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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