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AK12 RJY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,882 mi
Last recorded94,882 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,882 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,864 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,861 miles

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))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 73,853 miles

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

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,860 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,545 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,891 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,119 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,105 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,867 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,533 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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AK12 RJY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 RJY, 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 AK12 RJY registered?

AK12 RJY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AK12 RJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 RJY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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