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B12 JDS

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,968 mi
Last recorded122,968 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JDS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2025 114,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 112,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 109,150 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 109,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 104,512 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 104,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,957 miles

All floor panels and chassis is corroded no holes as yet

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,983 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,263 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,077 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 28,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn 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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B12 JDS is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 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 B12 JDS, 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 17 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 JDS registered?

B12 JDS is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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