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YG12 UKE

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UKE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 100,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

bonnet catch sticking

bonnet handle loose

oil level low

Fail 28 May 2024 100,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected caliper spring (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

bonnet catch sticking

bonnet handle loose

oil level low

Pass 26 May 2023 87,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2022 82,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake efficiency getting low

nearside rear shock absorber leaking bit not excessive

offside front shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 19 May 2021 74,831 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly perished & worn on inner and outer edge 215/40/18

o/s/f tyre slightly perished & worn on inner and outer edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2021 74,831 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly perished & worn on inner and outer edge 215/40/18

o/s/f tyre slightly perished & worn on inner and outer edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2020 67,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,541 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,344 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,823 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2017 48,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre close to cords on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre close to cords on inner & outer 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YG12 UKE is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

YG12 UKE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YG12 UKE safe to buy?

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