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YF12 XUN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,007 mi
Last recorded125,007 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XUN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 125,007 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,821 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 109,401 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 109,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 102,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint to the steering rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 98,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint to steering rack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 78,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,510 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XUN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 YF12 XUN, 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 YF12 XUN registered?

YF12 XUN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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