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YE12 JJY

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,281 mi
Last recorded53,281 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 53,281 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 53,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,018 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 26 Feb 2024 48,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,317 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2018 24,594 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 24,594 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 19,857 miles

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 May 2016 17,263 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,772 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 JJY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YE12 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

YE12 JJY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is YE12 JJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 JJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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