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Y27 AJX

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,573 mi
Last recorded142,573 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 AJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 142,573 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 135,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 129,704 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 122,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,312 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,300 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,083 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slight lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,803 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,328 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,988 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,988 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 70,987 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y27 AJX is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y27 AJX, 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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Y27 AJX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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