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YM12 BZL

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2024 56,938 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 52,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 35,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 25,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,714 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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YM12 BZL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM12 BZL, 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 YM12 BZL registered?

YM12 BZL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is YM12 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 BZL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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