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AJ12 YSO

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,384 mi
Last recorded121,384 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YSO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,384 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 112,189 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 112,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,669 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 101,669 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,989 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 91,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,733 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,731 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 68,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 68,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,143 miles

Both wipers slightly streaky

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,652 miles

rear brake pads low

rear differential leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,978 miles

Front nearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,531 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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AJ12 YSO 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 68.8%.

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 AJ12 YSO, 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 AJ12 YSO registered?

AJ12 YSO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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