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AJ12 VFO

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,832 mi
Last recorded130,832 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 130,832 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 130,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 126,547 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 126,547 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 120,027 miles

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

Nearside Front head light condensation inside lens

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 120,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from dpf unit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front head light condensation inside lens

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 110,569 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 110,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2022 100,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 80,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 62,201 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 52,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2018 41,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 32,932 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 32,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pads wear light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,539 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 20,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 7,592 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 VFO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VFO, 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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AJ12 VFO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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