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YK12 NCJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 135,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe swelling underneath plastic coating

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe swelling underneath plastic coating

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 124,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 113,907 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Both rear brake pipes swelling underneath plastic coating

Fail 11 Jun 2024 113,712 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Filter assembly insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Both rear brake pipes swelling underneath plastic coating

Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,406 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 34,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 26,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,099 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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YK12 NCJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK12 NCJ, 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 YK12 NCJ registered?

YK12 NCJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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