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YG12 AYN

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 AYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 108,594 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water condensation inside headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Fail 5 Dec 2025 108,594 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water condensation inside headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Pass 28 Dec 2024 103,244 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 97,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 97,797 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,437 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 88,231 miles

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,791 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lazy. Efficiency met

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 12 Dec 2020 82,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working within mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH ns and os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake lazy. Efficiency met

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 Dec 2019 77,985 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lazy. Efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 120 / 220L eff = 21%

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: within arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ns and os 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 54,928 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,045 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,532 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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YG12 AYN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YG12 AYN, 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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What year was YG12 AYN registered?

YG12 AYN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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