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YH12 MHA

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,515 mi
Last recorded41,515 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,584 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 39,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,881 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 27,032 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,325 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,141 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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YH12 MHA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH12 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

YH12 MHA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YH12 MHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 MHA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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