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YG12 UJU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,457 mi
Last recorded137,457 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 137,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,939 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 95,923 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,871 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall, has multiple cuts on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 74,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall, has multiple cuts on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,456 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,456 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 61,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,015 miles

Engine cover/Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UJU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YG12 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

YG12 UJU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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