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YK12 MHA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,210 mi
Last recorded118,210 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 118,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 114,668 miles

n/s headlamp unit full of condensation

n/s/f daytime running lamp not working

Fail 24 May 2024 114,668 miles

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

n/s headlamp unit full of condensation

n/s/f daytime running lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2023 110,284 miles

moisture in n/s headlamp/beam image poor

Fail 22 May 2023 110,284 miles

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

moisture in n/s headlamp/beam image poor

Pass 23 May 2022 107,037 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 102,084 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 102,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 87,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 87,077 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 87,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,812 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 May 2017 64,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 42,495 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 MHA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 YK12 MHA, 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 YK12 MHA registered?

YK12 MHA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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