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YH12 SOU

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 SOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 111,507 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,284 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,397 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 95,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,680 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light has a misting inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,444 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 55,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,444 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 37,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,271 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 SOU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

YH12 SOU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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