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AJ61 FGC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FGC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 98,123 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 94,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 90,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,120 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,684 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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AJ61 FGC is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 AJ61 FGC, 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 AJ61 FGC registered?

AJ61 FGC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FGC safe to buy?

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