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JO02 URY

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,482 mi
Last recorded70,482 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO02 URY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,712 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 62,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,545 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,517 miles

O/s/r tyre tread heavily worn on inner edge recommend replacement soon.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,735 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 35,734 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,946 miles

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

Offside Front O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bet test passed

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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JO02 URY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 JO02 URY, 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 JO02 URY registered?

JO02 URY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is JO02 URY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO02 URY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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