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YR12 UJM

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,433 mi
Last recorded91,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 UJM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 91,433 miles

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

Nearside Front inner and outer edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2026 91,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front inner and outer edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2025 81,046 miles

engine oily (rocker cover gasket)

suspension arms bushes perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2024 71,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,480 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin **ON LIMIT** BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ON LIMIT / POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ON LIMIT - IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded part is on n/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake grabbing in operation - ON LIMIT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **ON LIMIT - BORDERLINE** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,978 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin have 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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 16 Jun 2021 58,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,977 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,259 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 34,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,921 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 27,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,468 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 UJM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

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

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