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E6 JGT

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,255 mi
Last recorded103,255 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 JGT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,314 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 94,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 82,349 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + very badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + very badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 86,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under Tray Fitted

exhaust has a slight rattle

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,119 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 85,116 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 81,249 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,770 miles

Emission trigger point not met

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,177 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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E6 JGT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E6 JGT, 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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E6 JGT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is E6 JGT safe to buy?

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