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AJ61 MVU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 127,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,717 miles

N/S/R bump stop deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2021 122,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

N/S/R bump stop deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2020 113,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,089 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 91,089 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 70,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,492 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 33,492 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,227 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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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AJ61 MVU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ61 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

AJ61 MVU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is AJ61 MVU safe to buy?

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