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YR12 AWN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,379 mi
Last recorded140,379 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AWN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 140,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges | both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 140,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges | both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 139,422 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 139,422 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,969 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2022 86,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,342 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 69,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,950 miles

Emissions do not register on tester, to clean

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,162 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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YR12 AWN 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 78.6%.

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 YR12 AWN, 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 YR12 AWN registered?

YR12 AWN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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