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YG12 BZH

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,180 mi
Last recorded35,180 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BZH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 35,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2026 35,180 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2025 33,761 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 33,760 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 31,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 29,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,481 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 25,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 21,208 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,678 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,509 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 BZH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver 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 YG12 BZH, 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 YG12 BZH registered?

YG12 BZH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YG12 BZH safe to buy?

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