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YH12 NKD

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,246 mi
Last recorded123,246 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 NKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 123,246 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2\f\front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,293 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 94,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 94,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,615 miles

windscreen cracked but not obscuring testers view of the road

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,721 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing low on extreme inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2018 60,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,574 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 NKD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NKD, 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 NKD registered?

YH12 NKD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YH12 NKD safe to buy?

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