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AJ61 OJS

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 OJS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,501 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 78,499 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 67,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,927 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,838 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 59,838 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,361 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre non runflat

Fail 3 May 2019 41,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 13,748 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking also wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking also wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cracking also wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking also wearing low on inner edge

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 OJS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

AJ61 OJS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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