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AJ12 SOC

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,741 mi
Last recorded135,741 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SOC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 125,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2020 125,020 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,182 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 26 Feb 2019 107,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean

Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,956 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3m 225 45 R17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip cracks (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,128 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 SOC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ12 SOC, 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 AJ12 SOC registered?

AJ12 SOC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is AJ12 SOC safe to buy?

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