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AJ12 ORN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,171 mi
Last recorded68,171 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ORN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 68,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 68,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 61,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 46,495 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 39,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,920 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 32,920 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,802 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,221 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 11,710 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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AJ12 ORN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ12 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 ORN registered?

AJ12 ORN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is AJ12 ORN safe to buy?

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