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YH12 ZYB

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,261 mi
Last recorded185,261 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 185,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 179,361 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 174,818 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 174,516 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD,WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGES.(205-50X17W (5.2.3 (e))

LOUD NOISE FROM ENGINE .

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON INNER SIDE WALL.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE ON 2-1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED POSSIBLE OBSCURING SOME CORROSION.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 23 May 2022 16,580 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 165,066 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 152,777 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 142,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 132,689 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 May 2019 132,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2018 118,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear handbrake cables swelled

Pass 26 May 2017 105,993 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 105,993 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,061 miles

too clean to register emissions.

undertrays and engine cover fitted.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge (4.1.E.1)

too clean to register emissions.

undertrays and engine cover fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZYB is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZYB, 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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What year was YH12 ZYB registered?

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

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