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AJ62 FJY

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,795 mi
Last recorded162,795 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 162,795 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 145,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 127,302 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 112,483 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,679 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 54,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 42,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 42,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 32,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,722 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2015 24,722 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre punctured

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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AJ62 FJY 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 71.4%.

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 AJ62 FJY, 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 AJ62 FJY registered?

AJ62 FJY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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