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YE12 JWA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,239 mi
Last recorded110,239 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JWA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 110,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 99,575 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 87,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 70,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 65,950 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 62,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 50,749 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 50,737 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 64% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 31,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 JWA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA registered?

YE12 JWA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is YE12 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 JWA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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