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YE12 JNO

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JNO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 108,637 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,442 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 101,097 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 96,100 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 96,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 92,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 88,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 78,546 miles

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))

emission to clean

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,936 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 70,936 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT BRAKE PADS (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR BRAKE PADS (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,634 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 JNO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 YE12 JNO, 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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YE12 JNO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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