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YH12 YNP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,283 mi
Last recorded119,283 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 119,283 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 119,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre fitted wrong way round (inside/outside)

Offside Front Nail in tyre central to tread ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2024 108,057 miles

Exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And badly worn on inner but no cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 108,057 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And badly worn on inner but no cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 94,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,230 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake performance close to minimum test limits

Fail 16 Feb 2022 82,230 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake performance close to minimum test limits

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,737 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 64,068 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 59,059 miles

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Wheel rim damage. (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 54,665 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,454 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,312 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 YNP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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