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AA56 DJA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,732 mi
Last recorded136,732 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 DJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 136,732 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 128,128 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 125,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 120,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 117,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 109,640 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 109,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 102,204 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 102,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,337 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,507 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,203 miles

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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AA56 DJA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 AA56 DJA, 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 AA56 DJA registered?

AA56 DJA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AA56 DJA safe to buy?

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