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AJ12 XNH

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,447 mi
Last recorded91,447 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,832 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 80,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 73,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,854 miles

Front exhaust heat shield noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 71,854 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits strongly advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both tyres wearing slightly low

Rear brake pads wearing slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,126 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AJ12 XNH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

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

Is AJ12 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 XNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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