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YG12 GYC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,916 mi
Last recorded151,916 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 151,916 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 147,173 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front headlight condensation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 145,347 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front headlight condensation

Offside rear light damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 144,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 141,211 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 136,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2020 135,119 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2020 135,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,298 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 127,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 118,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyres out of shape 225 45 17

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyres out of shape 225 45 17

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,805 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 GYC 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 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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

YG12 GYC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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