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YF62 JFK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 JFK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,730 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 107,728 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 102,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 97,657 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

Nearside indicators slightly white

Offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2022 92,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underside covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,701 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 81,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 78,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,253 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,623 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,282 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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YF62 JFK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 YF62 JFK, 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 YF62 JFK registered?

YF62 JFK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is YF62 JFK safe to buy?

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