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YX12 WJU

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,010 mi
Last recorded125,010 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 125,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 125,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 120,176 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 120,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,600 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 53,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WJU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

YX12 WJU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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