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YE12 JKV

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,364 mi
Last recorded95,364 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JKV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 95,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working led light in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet is faulty but works

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,523 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,121 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 74,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,225 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,450 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 42,138 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 conti rsc runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rackend has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,312 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
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YE12 JKV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JKV, 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 YE12 JKV registered?

YE12 JKV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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