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YH12 HVS

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,127 mi
Last recorded109,127 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HVS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 109,127 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 103,065 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requires adjustments

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,173 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 96,173 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 86,254 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,510 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,871 miles

N\S\R lamp slightly damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 42,759 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,280 miles

brake pad waring light on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HVS 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 85.7%.

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 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 YH12 HVS, 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.

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What year was YH12 HVS registered?

YH12 HVS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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