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YS12 HLF

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,988 mi
Last recorded147,988 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HLF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 147,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 137,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 129,057 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 129,057 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,807 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,807 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished, wearing outer surface (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front play detected at inner rack arm

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished, slightly wearing outer surface

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of engine compartment

Pass 19 May 2016 57,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,712 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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YS12 HLF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YS12 HLF, 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 YS12 HLF registered?

YS12 HLF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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