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YH12 YCT

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,376 mi
Last recorded114,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YCT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,376 miles

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

brake pedal feels long when applied

Fail 28 Jul 2026 114,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal feels long when applied

Pass 29 Jul 2025 105,586 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 105,586 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 92,992 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 92,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 77,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 65,139 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,221 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 YCT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

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

Is YH12 YCT safe to buy?

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