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YR12 UJG

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,360 mi
Last recorded114,360 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 114,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 106,554 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,472 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 70,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,039 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex pipe in weakened state (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push pull bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push pull bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 49,430 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Washers only just providing enough fluid to screen

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 43,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,628 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 UJG 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 92.9%.

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 YR12 UJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 UJG registered?

YR12 UJG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 UJG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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