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YG12 UNF

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,000 mi
Last recorded59,000 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UNF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 57,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 54,501 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,503 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 53,503 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,479 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 43,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Dec 2020 43,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,761 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 28,760 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 26,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2017 24,553 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 24,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 22,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 16,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre uneven wear

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 UNF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

YG12 UNF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YG12 UNF safe to buy?

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