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YS12 LSL

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LSL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 101,585 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 98,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 91,963 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 84,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 77,621 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2020 74,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 May 2020 74,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,622 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,596 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 62,596 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,479 miles

Front Both front Tyre's have worn low on the outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Both front Tyre's have worn low on the outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,151 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 LSL 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 75%.

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 YS12 LSL, 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 YS12 LSL registered?

YS12 LSL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is YS12 LSL safe to buy?

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