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A9 YKJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests40 (28 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,182 mi
Last recorded111,182 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 111,182 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 110,502 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 162,397 miles

n.s front anti roll bar end link has play/knocking slightly

o.s rear brake has signs of possible previous bind

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 3000 miles

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 152,765 miles

mid exhaust clamp corroded

n.s rear tyre wearing very smooth on inner edge

o.s front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2024 152,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mid exhaust clamp corroded

n.s rear tyre wearing very smooth on inner edge

o.s front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 144,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 143,937 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 140,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 140,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 133,161 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front registration plate delaminated

Fail 6 Oct 2021 133,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front registration plate delaminated

Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs heavily scored and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs heavily scored and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,688 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet safety catch seized (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 113,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,714 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,440 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 109,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre badly feathered

Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,032 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Uneven wear on rear nearside tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,817 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,234 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,307 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,029 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,148 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 34,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A9 YKJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A9 YKJ, 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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A9 YKJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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