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YK12 LHE

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,185 mi
Last recorded121,185 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LHE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,185 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 121,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 108,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,342 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,633 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 99,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 94,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 89,997 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,766 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,217 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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YK12 LHE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YK12 LHE, 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

How do I check the history of YK12 LHE?

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What year was YK12 LHE registered?

YK12 LHE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YK12 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 LHE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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