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AJ12 YUF

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,405 mi
Last recorded97,405 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YUF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,405 miles

undertray fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear number plate light very dim

Pass 26 Oct 2024 88,915 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2023 84,046 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 84,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,319 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,161 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 80,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 78,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,277 miles

Nearside Front road wheel as dent on inner rim

Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,272 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel as dent on inner rim

Pass 1 Sep 2018 69,748 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,567 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,776 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,776 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YUF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YUF, 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 AJ12 YUF registered?

AJ12 YUF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AJ12 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 YUF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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