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YG12 GXF

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 GXF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 146,204 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Condensation inside nearside headlamp

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 146,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Condensation inside nearside headlamp

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsr brakes noisy

Fail 22 Mar 2024 137,089 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsr brakes noisy

Pass 27 Feb 2023 134,699 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 134,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 132,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 126,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,483 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 125,483 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,843 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,284 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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 GXF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXF, 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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YG12 GXF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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