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Y27 VJD

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,689 mi
Last recorded107,689 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 VJD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 107,689 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 24 Mar 2025 105,414 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 105,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,921 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,602 miles

NSR shocker bump stop split

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect soft (5.3.2 (d))

OSR shocker bump stop perishing

both front shocker covers split

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,602 miles

NSR shocker bump stop split

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect soft (5.3.2 (d))

OSR shocker bump stop perishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

both front shocker covers split

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,859 miles

audio tell tail for indicators inop

front wiper blades juddering slightly

rear bump stops perishing slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear disc slightly lipped

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear disc slightly lipped

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 32,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion on nsf brake disc

slight corrosion on osf brake disc

slight corrosion on osr brake disc

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 VJD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJD, 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 Y27 VJD registered?

Y27 VJD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is Y27 VJD safe to buy?

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