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YG12 UDN

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,984 mi
Last recorded124,984 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UDN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,984 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2025 124,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,177 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,984 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,866 miles

wear on outer edge of front tyres

Fail 2 Apr 2015 20,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wear on outer edge of front tyres

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 UDN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN registered?

YG12 UDN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is YG12 UDN safe to buy?

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