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YF12 COJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,748 mi
Last recorded94,748 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 COJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 94,748 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 94,748 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 66,288 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,477 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 41,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,245 miles

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

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

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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YF12 COJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF12 COJ, 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 YF12 COJ registered?

YF12 COJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is YF12 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 COJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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