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YH12 YUE

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YUE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,738 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,029 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front under body tray / engine fitted difficult to access some component

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,296 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 66,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 55,130 miles

Engine cover & Undertray Fitted

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,184 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2018 49,014 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both tyres have Exposed Cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Front Both tyres have cracked treads

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 38,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,201 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,583 miles

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

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 YUE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

YH12 YUE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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