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YX12 WHU

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,513 mi
Last recorded117,513 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WHU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,513 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,781 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 98,781 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 82,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 82,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,375 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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YX12 WHU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX12 WHU, 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 YX12 WHU registered?

YX12 WHU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YX12 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 WHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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