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YH12 HWD

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,822 mi
Last recorded86,822 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 77,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,901 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 69,876 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HWD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

YH12 HWD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YH12 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 HWD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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