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YH12 YZV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,460 mi
Last recorded97,460 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,091 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 89,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 62,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 55,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,401 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,198 miles

front inner brake pads low and close to wear sensor

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,957 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,901 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 YZV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

YH12 YZV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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