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YG12 GXR

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,252 mi
Last recorded78,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 78,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 131,414 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,006 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,977 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 15,726 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 31,429 miles

Front both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Dec 2015 19,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,594 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 GXR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

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

Is YG12 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 GXR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG12 GXR have outstanding finance?

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