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AJ12 UEZ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,012 mi
Last recorded208,012 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UEZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 208,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 208,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) o/s n/s (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 205,793 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2024 193,104 miles

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

Nearside front headlight has water ingress

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

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

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

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

Offside front position lamp working at time of re test

Fail 27 Mar 2024 193,076 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front headlight has water ingress

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 180,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 167,629 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 167,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 152,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 138,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,429 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,613 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,944 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 UEZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

AJ12 UEZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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