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WF12 YJR

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 YJR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 72,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 72,682 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 53,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,749 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,719 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 42,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread low at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,337 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar link rod bent (minor)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,946 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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WF12 YJR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF12 YJR, 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 WF12 YJR registered?

WF12 YJR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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