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YX12 WJA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,828 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 101,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 93,742 miles

Both rear wheels have welded repair

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,276 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 83,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,180 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,166 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 66,166 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 44,341 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 44,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,313 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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YX12 WJA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX12 WJA, 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 YX12 WJA registered?

YX12 WJA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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