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YG12 ULS

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,737 mi
Last recorded131,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ULS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 131,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 127,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,314 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 123,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,370 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall has slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,187 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 46,395 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 34,169 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,382 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 ULS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

YG12 ULS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YG12 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 ULS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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