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YG12 HGJ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,735 mi
Last recorded104,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,627 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 96,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,054 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 88,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,805 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 77,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function plus an excessive oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,377 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 55,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,495 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,109 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 HGJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

YG12 HGJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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