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YH12 YBN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,673 mi
Last recorded98,673 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads slightly worn low

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear both side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,498 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,720 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 85,864 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside side repeater working 50%

Fail 7 Nov 2022 85,862 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,649 miles

Offside Front position lamp light out put reduced

Offside Side repeater working 50%

Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 70,788 miles

Both front tires slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 11 May 2018 62,046 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slightly play

Rear nearside and offside tyres slightly worn low

Pass 13 May 2017 53,766 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad only just over 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight freeplay (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2017 53,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad only just over 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight freeplay (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,941 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YBN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

YH12 YBN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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