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YX12 WJG

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WJG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 79,123 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 74,090 miles

small chunk out of n s f tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play to steering rack thrust piece

Rear wiper blade split slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2020 52,922 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play to steering rack thrust piece

Rear wiper blade split slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,113 miles

emissions too clean to regester

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WJG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX12 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

YX12 WJG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YX12 WJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 WJG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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