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AJ61 FHU

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,387 mi
Last recorded121,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FHU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 121,387 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,113 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,013 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,371 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,318 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 877,912 miles

windscreen slightly cracked-o/s headlamp slightly damaged-o/s/f tyre has nail

Fail 26 Mar 2016 87,724 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear arm bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing one off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,391 miles

DSM not recording a reading, visual ok

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 FHU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

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

Is AJ61 FHU safe to buy?

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