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E4 NUJ

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,526 mi
Last recorded113,526 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 NUJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 109,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 104,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 100,180 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside registration plate lamp not illuminating registration plate

Fail 23 Jul 2020 81,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside registration plate lamp not illuminating registration plate

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Has a bulge

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,890 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 27,890 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,695 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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E4 NUJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E4 NUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E4 NUJ registered?

E4 NUJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is E4 NUJ safe to buy?

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