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YE12 JWJ

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,036 mi
Last recorded147,036 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 147,036 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 147,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 133,328 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 116,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 102,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,939 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 14 Jul 2021 83,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,269 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc sign of overheating

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,369 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 JWJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

YE12 JWJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is YE12 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 JWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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