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YE12 JXN

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,043 mi
Last recorded115,043 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JXN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 115,043 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 96,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 96,287 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 89,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,661 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 85,661 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,065 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,992 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

childseat fitted restricting inspection of adult belt

windscreen damage

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 JXN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

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

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