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YG12 TYA

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,872 mi
Last recorded81,872 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 81,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 77,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 77,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 73,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 65,812 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 62,194 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 58,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,179 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,503 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread worn edges

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 TYA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

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

Is YG12 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 TYA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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