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YB12 JRX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,512 mi
Last recorded84,512 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 JRX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,512 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,216 miles

Covers and shields fitted obstructing the view of components

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,619 miles

Covers and shields fitted obstructing the view of components

Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,092 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,080 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,878 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and tyre tread perished.

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))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Aug 2020 58,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on edges and tyre tread perished.

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))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,506 miles

Both front tyre treads perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 46,110 miles

Both front tyre treads perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 46,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyre treads perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,683 miles

Front wipers smearing.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 42,683 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wipers smearing.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,397 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 31,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YB12 JRX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB12 JRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB12 JRX registered?

YB12 JRX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YB12 JRX safe to buy?

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