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YR12 UHT

2012 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,896 mi
Last recorded53,896 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 UHT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 53,896 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,411 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 25,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,996 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 14,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UHT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHT, 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 YR12 UHT?

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What year was YR12 UHT registered?

YR12 UHT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 UHT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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