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AJ61 HFZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,871 mi
Last recorded177,871 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HFZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 177,871 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 166,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 152,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 140,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,492 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 113,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 109,313 miles

dpf no smoke

Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,863 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,505 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 95,205 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,132 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,527 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 HFZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ61 HFZ registered?

AJ61 HFZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is AJ61 HFZ safe to buy?

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