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J111 VYX

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 VYX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 111,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,527 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 85,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,219 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,079 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 44,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,961 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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J111 VYX is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J111 VYX, 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 J111 VYX registered?

J111 VYX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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