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AF12 PJJ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,538 mi
Last recorded166,538 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 166,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 156,875 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 156,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 143,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 143,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively SHOWS SIGNS OF BEING OVERHEATED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 140,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 128,857 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 119,398 miles

Offside wiper blade end split

Fail 27 Dec 2019 118,588 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside wiper blade end split

Pass 27 Dec 2018 112,740 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,094 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 95,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,999 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

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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AF12 PJJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 PJJ, 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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AF12 PJJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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