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YK62 XJX

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 57,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 53,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 36,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,376 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 32,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,724 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,693 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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YK62 XJX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YK62 XJX, 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 YK62 XJX registered?

YK62 XJX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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