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YE12 JHJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,302 mi
Last recorded101,302 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,302 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 93,683 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 25 Nov 2021 85,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,327 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 63,551 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 48,645 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 29 May 2017 39,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,403 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 19,672 miles

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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YE12 JHJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YE12 JHJ, 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 YE12 JHJ registered?

YE12 JHJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YE12 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 JHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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