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YG12 SZV

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,546 mi
Last recorded45,546 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,546 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,854 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 SZV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

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

Is YG12 SZV safe to buy?

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