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JEN 111Y

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,319 mi
Last recorded50,319 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEN 111Y
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 50,319 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 49,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 48,276 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 48,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,686 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 42,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre size Bridgestone Potenza 245/35/R18/88Y

Fail 14 Apr 2015 24,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre size Bridgestone Potenza 245/35/R18/88Y

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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JEN 111Y is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 JEN 111Y, 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 JEN 111Y registered?

JEN 111Y is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is JEN 111Y safe to buy?

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