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YP12 GVX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,072 mi
Last recorded128,072 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GVX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 128,072 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 128,072 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 109,480 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 105,325 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin amber 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 105,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin amber 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,418 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,260 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 92,453 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Badly cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 72,192 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2017 56,111 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 56,111 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 53,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 43,646 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 33,127 miles

fr wipers slight streaking

Fail 5 May 2015 33,127 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fr wipers slight streaking

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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YP12 GVX 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 YP12 GVX, 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 YP12 GVX registered?

YP12 GVX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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