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YG12 UPZ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,217 mi
Last recorded142,217 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 142,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 131,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,195 miles

front grill slightly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,536 miles

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn

both rear shock upper shields insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,472 miles

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

both rear shock upper shields insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,212 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,034 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 68,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,123 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,302 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,681 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 UPZ 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 92.9%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

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

Is YG12 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UPZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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