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YR12 GXH

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,850 mi
Last recorded136,850 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 GXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 136,850 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 136,841 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 124,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,893 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,116 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 104,116 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,405 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,935 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,504 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,594 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 43,594 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,130 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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YR12 GXH 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 81.3%.

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 YR12 GXH, 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 YR12 GXH registered?

YR12 GXH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 GXH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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