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YG12 JBE

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,421 mi
Last recorded160,421 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 JBE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 160,421 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2024 152,241 miles

both front tyres inner edge low

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,113 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 140,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 116,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 103,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,780 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG12 JBE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red 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 YG12 JBE, 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 YG12 JBE registered?

YG12 JBE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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