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YG12 XBV

2012 BMW 318

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,169 mi
Last recorded117,169 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31883,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 XBV
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 117,169 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Weld repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,264 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,641 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,011 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 98,008 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,738 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 91,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,650 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,776 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,797 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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YG12 XBV is a 2012 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG12 XBV registered?

YG12 XBV is a 2012 BMW 318, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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