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YB12 JVH

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,611 mi
Last recorded96,611 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 96,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

STEERING COLUUM NOISEY IN OPERATION...

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

STEERING COLUUM NOISEY IN OPERATION...

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 85,362 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS CUTS IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Fail 20 Apr 2023 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS CUTS IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Pass 4 May 2022 76,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper split

Fail 4 May 2022 76,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 May 2021 68,578 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 68,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 64,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall damaged and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 64,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall damaged and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,561 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...

BOTH NEAR SIDE TYRES HAVE CUTS IN SIDEWALL...

Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread and side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Nov 2018 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread and side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,563 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,497 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 32,497 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid -8c (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,809 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 May 2015 23,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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YB12 JVH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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