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YY12 DGF

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,073 mi
Last recorded83,073 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,168 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,905 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 50,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,709 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,763 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 30,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,472 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 18,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,916 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 9,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY12 DGF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YY12 DGF, 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 YY12 DGF registered?

YY12 DGF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is YY12 DGF safe to buy?

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