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YH12 BBK

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,145 mi
Last recorded108,145 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BBK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 108,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 108,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 100,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 92,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,272 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,215 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 80,215 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,365 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 74,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 66,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,172 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 52,172 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 45,011 miles

Registration plates have honneycomb characters

Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH12 BBK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH12 BBK, 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 YH12 BBK registered?

YH12 BBK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YH12 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 BBK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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