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YH12 XMJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,953 mi
Last recorded58,953 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 58,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 27 Jul 2026 58,953 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,472 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,618 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,154 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,570 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2022 37,570 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit, shouldered off on edges and perished. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit, shouldered off on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 25,191 miles

Undertray's fitted covering components.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,250 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 13,590 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,414 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 4,619 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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YH12 XMJ 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 YH12 XMJ, 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 YH12 XMJ registered?

YH12 XMJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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