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YH12 ZBW

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,861 mi
Last recorded132,861 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 132,861 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Light flashing randomly

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Light flashing randomly

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,155 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 123,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 114,363 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges getting close to cores (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges getting close to cores (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges getting close to cores (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges getting close to cores (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,672 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,528 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,537 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2018 65,131 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 55,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 45,711 miles

front tyres wearing inside

Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,676 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 33,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZBW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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