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YG12 YMJ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,267 mi
Last recorded141,267 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 YMJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 141,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 131,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged, rear brake discs deteriorated and n/s rear bind ,

Pass 17 May 2023 122,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 122,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 52% imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

Position lamp not working OS front and NS front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 93,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 93,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,143 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 87,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,738 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,419 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 71,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Wiper Worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper worn

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 YMJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMJ, 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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YG12 YMJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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