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YH12 YPW

2012 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YPW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 114,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming badly worn and cracked on outer edge (step

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn on outer edge (step

Offside Front tyre becoming worn in inner edge

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 92,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming badly worn and cracked on outer edge (step

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn on outer edge (step

Offside Front tyre becoming worn in inner edge

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,888 miles

all tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,609 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,033 miles

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,484 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 73,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,604 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and worn at edges

n/s/r brake pads becoming worn

o/s/f tyre starting to wear at edges

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,450 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 YPW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

YH12 YPW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is YH12 YPW safe to buy?

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