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26 JAN

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,384 mi
Last recorded22,384 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 JAN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 22,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 20,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 19,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 19,634 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 18,416 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 17,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,075 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2019 14,689 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 14,639 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface centre brake light (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 12,724 miles

both front tyres cracked inside the tread and wearing smooth outer edges

both rear tyres cracked inside the tread and wearing smooth inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 10,663 miles

both front tyres cracked in between tread

Pass 3 May 2016 7,704 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 6,748 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

nail offside rear tyre

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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26 JAN is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 26 JAN, 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 26 JAN registered?

26 JAN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is 26 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 JAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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