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YG12 UER

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,904 mi
Last recorded96,904 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 90,028 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,408 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,022 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 67,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,130 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,080 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 27 Jun 2017 44,080 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,347 miles

engine oil below dip stick topped up to safe level for test (min)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,508 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 25,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 UER is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UER, 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 UER registered?

YG12 UER is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is YG12 UER safe to buy?

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