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E15 JHW

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,810 mi
Last recorded193,810 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 JHW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 193,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / slightly worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 193,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 193,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 193,330 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 191,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting and worn inner ege (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 181,843 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 181,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 172,947 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 172,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,118 miles

Nearside Front Light kerbing damage to tyre wall

Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,500 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,002 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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E15 JHW 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 83.3%.

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 E15 JHW, 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 E15 JHW registered?

E15 JHW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is E15 JHW safe to buy?

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