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YY12 WJK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 WJK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 177,327 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 172,710 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 166,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 161,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight fluctuation whe brakes applied

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

parking brake just passed on efficiency. advise brake service

Fail 15 Nov 2022 161,843 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gator (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrerct spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm measured 1.38mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut, 215/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut, 245/35r18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure

Nearside slight fluctuation whe brakes applied

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

parking brake just passed on efficiency. advise brake service

Pass 6 Nov 2021 155,061 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop doughnut cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 148,922 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 148,922 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (also has a puncture) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 143,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,801 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,278 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 131,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 117,710 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre badly worn on outer shoulder.

T/P/S light indicating fault.

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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YY12 WJK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YY12 WJK, 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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YY12 WJK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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