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29 FJ

2022 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,588 mi
Last recorded27,588 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2022 BMW 11824,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 FJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 27,588 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 21,753 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,795 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 65,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 56,652 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 May 2017 39,966 miles

unable to fully inspect brake lines due to undertray construction

Fail 19 May 2017 39,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to fully inspect brake lines due to undertray construction

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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29 FJ is a 2022 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2022 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 24,826 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 29 FJ, 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 4 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 29 FJ registered?

29 FJ is a 2022 BMW 118, first registered on 25 January 2022.

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